Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rich, creamy soup flavored with sweet Hungarian paprika, mushrooms, onions, dill, and sour cream. It is comforting without being overly heavy, with a wonderful balance of earthy mushrooms, warm paprika, and tangy cream.

This rustic soup is perfect as a starter or served with crusty bread for a cozy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1½ tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, optional
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish