Cozy Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Cozy up with this rich and creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup, filled with earthy mushrooms and aromatic spices—a perfect bowl of comfort for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh mushrooms (button and cremini)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and stir frequently until they reduce in size and release moisture, approximately 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the sweet paprika along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to develop flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble for about 15 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to heat through without boiling, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve hot garnished with fresh dill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg