Gobova juha

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Gobova juha is a traditional mushroom soup. Although there are many variations, the soup is usually made with a combination of wild mushrooms, onions, garlic, butter, flour, potatoes, white wine or wine vinegar, bay leaves, marjoram, salt, and pepper. The onions are sautéed in butter and then mixed with flour and garlic. The mushrooms are cut into chunks and added to the pot with water, marjoram, bay leaves, potatoes, salt, and black pepper. The soup is simmered over low heat until the potatoes become tender. White wine or vinegar are added to the pot near the end of cooking, and the soup is then ladled into bowls and garnished with chopped parsley and a dollop of sour cream for extra creaminess. Gobova juha is especially popular in the fall.