Description
Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a creamy and comforting vegetarian soup that features tender mushrooms simmered in a flavorful broth seasoned with sweet Hungarian paprika and dill. This stovetop recipe combines butter, olive oil, onions, and mushrooms, thickened with flour, enriched with sour cream and milk, and finished with a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Garnished with fresh parsley, this cozy soup is perfect served with crusty bread for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Cook Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to become tender and most of their liquid to evaporate.
- Season: Add the dried dill, sweet Hungarian paprika, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to evenly coat the mushrooms with the spices and flavorings.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushroom mixture and stir thoroughly, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in the vegetable or chicken broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Incorporate Milk: Lower the heat and stir in the whole milk. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to warm through.
- Finish Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream and lemon juice until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use a mix of mushrooms such as shiitake or oyster along with cremini.
- If a smoother texture is desired, blend part or all of the soup before adding sour cream.
- Great served with crusty bread or garlic toast to complement the creamy soup.
