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Bring to a boil (100°C / 212°F).","group":"Cooking","title":"Gradually whisk in the vegetable stock and the mushroom soaking liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Lower the heat and simmer","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the heavy cream and chopped dill. Season with vinegar, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to taste. Remove from heat immediately.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the heavy cream and chopped dill","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"In a separate pan of simmering water with a splash of vinegar, poach the eggs for about 3 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny. 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