Grybų Sriuba - Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups wild mushrooms
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 medium onions
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean and chop the wild mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

3. 3

   Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

6. 6

   Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the chopped wild mushrooms to the pot and cook for 7-10 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

8. 8

   Add the diced potatoes, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

9. 9

   Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

10. 10

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

11. 11

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunky texture, blend only half of the soup.

12. 12

    Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and heat through for another 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

14. 14

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.