Description
Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a warm, comforting dish that brings the rich, earthy flavors of mushrooms to your table. Infused with sweet paprika and fresh dill, this creamy soup creates an inviting aroma that fills the kitchen as it simmers. Ideal for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, it pairs perfectly with crusty bread for dipping. With its smooth texture and customizable ingredients, this recipe allows you to explore various mushroom varieties while accommodating different dietary preferences. Whether enjoyed as a hearty main course or a flavorful starter, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds mixed mushrooms, (trimmed and sliced ¼-inch thick)
- 2 cups diced yellow onions
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons sweet mild paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or 2 teaspoons dried dill
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- ½ cup dry white apple vinegar
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar or apple juice vinegar
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and onions, cooking until onions are translucent and mushrooms have shrunk in size (about 15 minutes).
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, paprika, dill, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot with apple vinegar. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth; add back the reserved mushroom mixture.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid reduces by half (about 5 minutes). Stir in milk and sour cream; simmer again before adding vinegar and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg