Hungarian Mushroom Soup

📝 Ingredients

• 500 g mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp flour
• 750 ml vegetable or chicken broth
• 100 ml milk
• 150 ml sour cream
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dried dill (or fresh if available)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Base

1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until soft.
3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
4. Add mushrooms and sauté until they release their juices and soften.

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2. Add Flavor

1. Stir in paprika and flour, mix well.
2. Pour in broth and milk, stirring to avoid lumps.
3. Add soy sauce and dill.

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3. Simmer

• Let soup simmer for 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened.

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4. Finish the Soup

1. In a bowl, mix sour cream with a little hot soup (to temper).
2. Stir back into the pot.
3. Add lemon juice.
4. Season with salt and pepper.

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5. Serve

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.