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Bowl of creamy Hungarian mushroom soup garnished with parsley.

Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup

A rich and flavorful soup featuring earthy mushrooms in a creamy paprika-spiced broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika sweet
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot, then add chopped onion and cook until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their liquid and start to brown.
  3. Stir in Hungarian paprika and dried marjoram, cooking for a minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the flour.
  5. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the soup thickens slightly.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and milk. Slowly whisk a ladleful of the hot soup into the cream mixture to temper it, then pour the tempered cream back into the pot, stirring constantly.
  7. Heat through gently, without boiling. Stir in fresh dill and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

For an extra depth of flavor, use a mix of wild and cremini mushrooms. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.