Authentic Hungarian Mushroom Soup + Video

Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a delicious slightly tangy soup loaded with chunks of mushrooms in every bite and a creamy texture from the roux. Do try this easy recipe and I am sure you will fall in love with it. Here is how to make Authentic Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe (Step by Step + Video).

The weather in Pune still has a slight nip and after the sun sets, it feels good to snuggle in a blanket and sip on something warm. I had planned to make a whole lot of soups and salads for dinner this year and this Hungarian Mushroom Soup was included in the list too.

We loved this soup at home and it was absolutely delicious with chunks of mushroom coming in every bite, the slight tang from soy sauce and lemon juice and creamy texture because of the roux.

The soup is fairly easy to make and any novice cook can pull if off easily. You just have to be careful while making the roux.

How to make Hungarian Mushroom Soup?

To make Hungarian mushroom Soup, saute the onions until softened, add the mushrooms and saute on high heat, now add the broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. You can also add chicken broth for added taste.

Make roux with butter, milk and flour while the soup is simmering and add it in the soup to thicken it. Finally add smoked paprika, soy sauce and lemon juice.

You can also add barley to this soup and make it more filling and hearty if you wish to.

I am sure you will enjoy this soup recipe. So waste no time and check out this step by step and video recipe to make Hungarian Mushroom Soup.

Tips to make best Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup

You can use any variety of mushrooms as per your choice and availability to make this soup. Although white or crimini mushrooms are preferred.

Take extra care while making the roux. It should not be lumpy. Make sure when you add milk in the flour and butter mixture, the heat is reduced to very low. You can even switch off the gas while adding milk and then switch it on agin.

Whisk the mixture vigorously while adding the milk so that a smooth roux is made. Just in case your roux becomes lumpy, pass it through a mesh strainer to get a smooth texture.

You can swap vegetable stock with beef broth or chicken broth.

You can also throw in a splash of red wine in the soup to make it even more tastier.

How to make Vegan Hungarian Mushroom Soup?

To make a vegan version of this soup, replace butter with olive oil and milk with almond milk. All the other ingredients used in this soup are vegan, so you are good.

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How to make Hungarian Mushroom Soup Step By Step

Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.

Once the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes.

Add mushroom and cook for 5-6 minutes on high heat.

Add vegetable stock, salt and black pepper powder. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

While the soup is cooking, make the roux. Heat butter in another pan.

Add flour and roast on low heat until it turns light brown.

Add milk slowly and whisk continuously to make a lump free mixture.

Cook until roux thickens.

Add roux in the soup and mix well.

Add paprika, soy sauce, dill leaves and lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot.

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Video Recipe

Hungarian Mushroom Soup Recipe

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Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a delicious slightly tangy soup loaded with chunks of mushrooms in every bite and a creamy texture from the roux. Do try this easy recipe and I am sure you will fall in love with it.

Course Soup

Cuisine Hungarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 195 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Onion Chopped
• 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced
• 200 g Mushroom Sliced
• 2 cups Vegetable Stock
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dill Leaves
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

For the Roux

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 1 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Heat butter and olive oil in a pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, add onion and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add mushroom and cook for 5-6 minutes on high heat.

4. Add vegetable stock, salt and black pepper powder.

5. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

6. While the soup is cooking, make the roux.

7. Heat butter in another pan.

8. Add flour and roast on low heat until it turns light brown.

9. Add milk slowly and whisk continuously to make a lump free mixture.

10. Add the roux in the soup and mix well.

11. Add paprika, soy sauce, dill leaves and lemon juice and mix well.

12. Serve hot.

Recipe Notes

Make sure when you add milk in the flour and butter mixture, the heat is reduced to very low. You can even switch off the gas while adding milk and then switch it on agin.

Whisk the mixture vigorously while adding the milk so that a smooth roux is made. Just in case your roux becomes lumpy, pass it through a mesh strainer to get a smooth texture.

Nutrition Facts

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 28mg 9%

Sodium 1079mg 45%

Potassium 308mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 17.2%

Vitamin C 5.7%

Calcium 7.8%

Iron 4.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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