Description
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rich, comforting soup featuring caramelized onions, golden browned cremini mushrooms, and the warm flavor of Hungarian paprika. Finished with sour cream, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon juice, this soup is perfect for chilly days, holiday starters, or cozy weeknight dinners.
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
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt, pepper, and 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 until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté for 7–8 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add Flour and Paprika: Sprinkle the flour and Hungarian paprika over the mushrooms. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for another 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth and Milk: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Then add the milk and Tamari sauce. Mix everything together and bring to a gentle simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 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. Mix well until smooth and combined.
- Rest and Serve: Let the soup rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture; Greek yogurt can be a lighter substitute.
- Adjust the paprika to your heat preference; smoked paprika adds a different flavor profile.
- Fresh herbs can be varied depending on availability; thyme, dill, and parsley combinations work best.
- This soup pairs excellently with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a full meal.
- To make it gluten-free, replace flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch.
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
