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Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe
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This Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rich and creamy comfort dish featuring sautéed mushrooms, fragrant Hungarian paprika, and a touch of dill. It’s thickened with flour and finished with sour cream and fresh lemon juice for a tangy balance, perfect served with crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 450 g (1 lb) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)

Liquids and Broth

  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)

Seasonings and Thickeners

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté: Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the sliced mushrooms and cook them until they release their liquid and become soft, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Season: Stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika, dried dill, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for 1 minute to bloom the spices and enhance their flavors.
  3. Thicken: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and prepare the soup for thickening.
  4. Simmer: Slowly add the vegetable or chicken broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Pour in the milk and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes until the soup thickens to a creamy consistency.
  5. Finish: Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream and fresh lemon juice carefully. Adjust seasoning to taste, but avoid boiling the soup after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or dill before serving.

Notes

  • Use half-and-half instead of milk for a richer, creamier soup.
  • Button or cremini mushrooms work well, but wild mushrooms can add a deeper flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
  • Do not boil the soup after adding sour cream to keep it smooth and prevent curdling.

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