Minestra di Funghi e Patate

This big, full-flavored soup, made only of mushrooms and potatoes, is so thick that you could call it a stew without meat. A long, slow, almost dry simmer concentrates the earthy flavor of the mushrooms with powerful results, creating a perfect hearty dish for a cold winter’s meal. The soup also makes a wonderful Sunday night supper.

The little bit of sour cream is a clear indication of the soup’s Slavic influence, but finding sour cream in Friuli is so unlikely that