Description
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup featuring caramelized onions, browned cremini mushrooms, and a rich blend of Hungarian paprika, sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Perfect for chilly days, this one-pot recipe delivers a smooth and hearty starter or light meal with a velvety texture and vibrant taste.
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 (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Ground chili pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat Butter and Sauté Onions: 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.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the pot and sauté for 7–8 minutes until they release moisture and turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add Flour and Paprika: Sprinkle the flour and Hungarian paprika over the mushrooms, stirring well to coat evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add the milk and Tamari sauce, then mix everything well. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer Soup: Let the soup gently simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
- Finish Soup with Cream and Herbs: 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 well combined.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the soup to rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread or a light salad.
Notes
- Use cremini mushrooms for best flavor, but bella or portobello mushrooms are good alternatives.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use a vegetarian Tamari or soy sauce.
- To make it gluten free, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickener.
- The sour cream adds richness and tang; substitute with a dairy-free yogurt for a lactose-free option.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a smokier flavor profile.
- This soup pairs beautifully with crusty artisan bread or a fresh green salad for a complete 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
