Soups are the original one-pot comfort food. In this hearty and rich Hungarian mushroom soup, fresh mushrooms are sautéed, releasing moisture and concentrating their umami flavor. The soup is seasoned with Hungarian paprika, fresh dill, and thyme, and finished with tangy sour cream. It’s a soup that deserves a place at the table all winter long. Here’s how to make it.
What is Hungarian Mushroom Soup?
Hungarian mushroom soup is a rich and savory soup made from sautéed mushrooms and thickened with a milk and flour slurry. Its luxe texture comes from tangy sour cream, not heavy cream. And like other popular Hungarian recipes, like goulash and chicken paprikash, it relies on paprika for even more flavor. Fresh dill and thyme add an herbaceous and lemony flavor as the soup simmers, and as a garnish….