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Creamy Mushroom Soup — traditional dish from Zagreb, Croatia
Soup Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Creamy Mushroom Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Juha od gljiva — [YOO-hah od GLYEE-vah]
Order I'd like the mushroom soup, please.
Locally Molim vas, juhu od gljiva.
Say locally

A smooth soup made with fresh mushrooms, cream, and spices.

Why try it?

Juha od gljiva is a staple starter in Croatian meals, showcasing the region's plentiful forest produce and love for rich, comforting flavors.

How it tastes

This soup is creamy and earthy with the aromatic depth of mushrooms, complemented by a velvety texture and subtle spice.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

This rustic soup has long been a part of Croatian kitchens, reflecting the country's rural traditions and reliance on locally foraged ingredients, dating back to the early 20th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g fresh mushrooms
  • 🥛 200 ml heavy cream
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🥣 500 ml vegetable broth
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 🌿 1/2 tsp thyme

Method

  1. 1 Sauté chopped onions and garlic in butter until translucent.
  2. 2 Add sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture.
  3. 3 Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Blend soup until smooth, stir in cream, season, and heat through.
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