Mushroom stroganoff soup with garlic croutons

oil

onion, (finely diced)

garlic, (minced)

mushrooms, (sliced or diced (~ 4 cups when chopped) - I used both white mushrooms and chestnut mushrooms)

smoked paprika

(~ 3 cups) vegetable stock

(~ 1/2 cup) small pasta shapes

sour cream ((plus more to serve if desired))

Black pepper

Few sprigs fresh parsley, (chopped)

garlic, (minced)

butter

olive oil

thick slices bread