Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup

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Mushroom-soup lovers, this soup is for you! Russet potatoes make it hearty, and dill and paprika add plenty of flavor. We skip the generous amount of full-fat sour cream and butter typically used in creamy mushroom soups. Serve with a green salad and warm pumpernickel bread.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup — Photo: Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Immunity Vegetarian Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons paprika, preferably Hungarian (see Note)
2 tablespoons dried dill
4 cups mushroom broth or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups low-fat milk
1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are very soft, about 3 minutes more. Add flour, paprika and dill and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add broth, milk and potatoes; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream and salt.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat over low.

Note: Paprika labeled “Hungarian” is worth seeking out for this soup because it delivers a fuller, richer flavor than regular paprika. Find it at well-stocked supermarkets, specialty-foods stores or online at penzeys.com.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2011

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233	Calories
6g	Fat
37g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 1429IU	29%
Vitamin C 12mg	14%
Folate 51mcg	13%
Sodium 713mg	31%
Calcium 163mg	13%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 54mg	13%
Potassium 975mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup

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