Description
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring caramelized onions, browned cremini mushrooms, and a rich broth infused with Hungarian paprika. Enhanced with sour cream, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon, this one-pot soup is ideal for cold-weather meals and festive occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1.5 pounds cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Tamari sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Herbs and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Ground chili pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Add flour and paprika: Sprinkle the flour and Hungarian paprika over the mushrooms, stirring well to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add the milk and Tamari sauce, mixing everything together thoroughly.
- Simmer soup: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to let flavors meld.
- Finish the soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, fresh parsley, dill, thyme, salt, black pepper, and ground chili pepper until smooth and combined.
- Rest and serve: Let the soup rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
- Use cremini mushrooms for the best flavor, but bella or portobello mushrooms can be substituted.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit Tamari if soy-free is preferred.
- Adjust the amount of paprika and chili pepper to control the heat level.
- Allowing the soup to rest before serving helps flavors to meld and develops a creamier texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1039 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
