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Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe

Published: September 19, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 30 minutes Total Time: About 45 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Medium Category: Soup Cuisine: Hungarian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
  3. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid, about 8 minutes
  4. Stir in dill weed, paprika, and soy sauce
  5. Add broth and bring to a boil
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth
  8. Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly
  9. Season with salt and black pepper
  10. Simmer for 5 more minutes until thickened
  11. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice
  12. Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and fresh dill

Special Notes

This rich and creamy Hungarian mushroom soup is comfort food at its finest. The combination of dill and paprika gives it the distinctive Hungarian flavor. The key is cooking the mushrooms until they release their liquid, which adds depth to the soup. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a simple green salad.