Rich Viennese Potato Soup

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

• 7 cups plus 3 tablespoons beef broth OR chicken broth, divided
• 2 cups onion, sliced
• 2 1/2 cups sliced leeks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 8 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground cardamom
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped and precooked carrots
• 1 cup cooked and diced potatoes