Description
Rich hungarian mushroom soup combines earthy flavors with creamy texture. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques create a comforting meal that welcomes diners to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic onions and earthy mushrooms in melted butter over medium heat until onions become translucent and tender, approximately 8 minutes.
- Pour in stock, wine, and seasonings including herbs, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Bring mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing liquid to concentrate and develop rich flavors.
- Create a smooth slurry by whisking flour into milk until no lumps remain. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and promote even thickening.
- Reduce heat to low and gently fold in tangy sour cream and bright lemon juice, blending carefully to maintain a silky, consistent texture without curdling.
- Ladle the creamy, fragrant soup into serving bowls, optional garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap butter for olive oil to make the recipe dairy-free and heart-healthy.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium vegetable stock and monitoring salt content.
- Toast paprika briefly before adding to enhance its deep, smoky flavor profile.
- Select fresh mushrooms like cremini or porcini for richer, more robust taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg