Description
This creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring caramelized onions, golden sautéed cremini mushrooms, and a rich broth flavored with Hungarian paprika, sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly days, this hearty soup is easy to make in one pot and serves as a delicious starter or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Black pepper, to taste
- Ground chili pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Cook Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms 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 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Incorporate Broth and Milk: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add the milk and Tamari sauce, then mix thoroughly.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop the flavors.
- Finish with Sour Cream and Herbs: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, fresh parsley, dill, thyme, salt, black pepper, and ground chili pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Rest and Serve: Let the soup rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and enjoy with crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
- This soup is a cozy, one-pot meal ideal for fall and winter months.
- Use cremini mushrooms for a deep flavor, but bella or portobello mushrooms can be substituted.
- Adjust the chili pepper amount to control the spice level according to preference.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit Tamari if soy-free is needed.
- Garnish with extra fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- The soup thickens as it cools; reheat gently and stir in a splash of milk if needed.
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
