Description
This Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring caramelized onions, browned cremini mushrooms, and the smoky warmth of Hungarian paprika. Enriched with sour cream, fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and thyme, and a touch of lemon juice, it’s perfect for chilly fall and winter days. This one-pot recipe is easy to prepare, making it an ideal starter for holiday meals or a cozy weeknight dinner.
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 cook 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. Stir well to coat evenly and cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Then add the milk and Tamari sauce, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Finish with sour cream and herbs: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, chopped parsley, dill, thyme, salt, black pepper, and ground chili pepper. Mix well until the soup is smooth and fully 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 excellent as a cozy meal during the colder months and makes a perfect starter for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use a plant-based sour cream alternative.
- Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of ground chili pepper according to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or a light green salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure to sauté mushrooms well to develop deeper flavor through caramelization.
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
