Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Sliced mushrooms and onion cooked in butter, simmered in broth with Hungarian paprika, dill, and thyme, then finished with sour cream and whole milk. One pot, about 45 minutes, 8 servings.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (half a stick)
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 pound fresh mushrooms thinly sliced (you can use a combination of white button mushrooms, baby bella, cremini mushrooms, or wild mushrooms)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream 240 grams
- 1 cup whole milk 8 ounces
- 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika or ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook Mushrooms: Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they have softened and released their moisture, about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and onions, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour and Simmer Broth: Pour in broth, stir to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce stovetop heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare Dairy Mixture: While soup simmers, in a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Add Spices and Dairy: After simmering for 10 minutes, stir in paprika, dill, salt, thyme, and pepper. Gradually add dairy mixture to the soup, stirring continuously to incorporate it well. Increase stovetop heat to medium-low and simmer soup for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until hot and slightly thickened (avoid boiling to prevent curdling).
- Check Seasoning: Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley and pepper, then serve.
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Notes
Storage Instructions: Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Note that freezing will likely alter the texture of the soup.
Thawing and Reheating Instructions: Thaw the frozen soup overnight in the fridge or use the defrost function on your microwave. Reheat the soup on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If needed, whisk to reincorporate ingredients and improve the texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 12.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Sodium: 252.4mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 4.5g