Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

 

  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 1 lb. fresh mixed mushrooms (shiitake, maitake, oyster, etc.)
  • 1-2 tsp. dill weed
  • 2 cups stock or water
  • 1 tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Hungarian paprika
  • 3 tbsp. flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

 

  1. Sauté onions in 2 tbsp. butter, and salt lightly.
  2. Add mushrooms, dill, ½ cup stock (or water), tamari, and paprika. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.
  3. Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and stir over heat for a few minutes.
  4. Add milk and continue to cook, stirring frequently, over low heat, about 10 minutes, until thick.
  5. Stir in mushroom mixture and remaining stock. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, add salt, pepper, lemon juice, sour cream, and additional dill, if desired. Serve garnished with parsley.