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Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipes

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipes

Creamy, paprika-scented mushroom soup with dill, lemon, and a swirl of sour cream. Cozy, earthy, and weeknight-friendly.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.25 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1.25 lb sliced cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2.5 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1.25 tsp dried dill weed
  • 0.75 tsp dried thyme
  • 3.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine optional, for deglazing
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce adds umami
  • 6 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1.25 cup half-and-half or whole milk for lighter
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Soften the onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and most liquid evaporates, 8–10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, paprika, dill, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the flour and stir to coat the mushrooms. Cook 1 minute to remove raw taste.
  • Deglaze with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in soy sauce.
  • Whisk in the broth gradually. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in half-and-half and warm gently without boiling.
  • Temper the sour cream with a ladle of hot soup, then whisk it into the pot.
  • Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For a smokier bowl, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of Worcestershire. Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream, or stir in cooked barley for a heartier soup. Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated; rewarm gently without boiling to prevent curdling.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.