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Hearty Hungarian Mushroom Soup

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Hearty Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rich, comforting soup made with tender mushrooms, onions, paprika, and a creamy finish. Aromatic and satisfying, it showcases classic Hungarian flavors in a warm, soul-soothing bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mushrooms (button, cremini, or mixed), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet or smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery; mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and begin to brown.
  5. Sprinkle flour and paprika over the vegetables, stirring well. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  6. Gradually whisk in the broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  7. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
  8. Lower heat and stir in sour cream or heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.

Notes

Temper sour cream with hot soup before adding to prevent curdling.For extra depth, add a splash of white wine when cooking mushrooms.Smoked paprika adds a bold, smoky flavor.Add noodles, rice, or potatoes to make the soup more filling.For freezing, omit dairy and add it fresh when reheating.

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