Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Rich and creamy, this Hungarian Mushroom Soup is loaded with flavors ranging from Hungarian sweet paprika to dill weed and even a splash of lemon. It’s a comforting vegetarian soup that’s perfect for the cooler months.

We like to enjoy a bowl of this soup with buttery popovers or slice of crusty dutch oven bread to mop up the broth!

A bowl of Hungarian mushroom soup with a piece of crusty bread

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Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a creamy mushroom soup that’s loaded with flavor, most of which comes from the Hungarian paprika that is used. In addition to the paprika, it’s seasoned with lots of onions, some sour cream and milk for the creamy texture, and a few unexpected ingredients. It has a rich, slightly umami taste with layers of flavor and a vegetable broth base.

This recipe is actually one of my favorite meatless recipes and a go-to for visiting vegetarian friends. The mushrooms make it filling and it’s great when served with a slice or two of crusty bread. The creamy base is rich and smooth, with a slight tang from sour cream and an umami twist from soy sauce, and the Hungarian paprika definitely gives it a unique flavor.

Tips for Success

For the best version of this vegetarian dinner, keep the following things in mind.

  • Use quality mushrooms. When choosing the mushrooms for this recipe, look for ones that appear firm with no mushy spots and relatively clean. You want the best mushrooms you can find as they are one of the main flavors in the soup.
  • Do not use low fat ingredients. For the best results and creamiest texture, use full fat sour cream and milk to make this soup.
  • Do not boil. You want to keep this soup at a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process but especially after adding the sour cream. Bringing it to a boil could cause it to curdle.
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Rich and creamy, this Hungarian Mushroom Soup is loaded with flavors ranging from Hungarian sweet paprika to dill weed and even a splash of lemon. It's a comforting vegetarian soup that's perfect for the cooler months.

Ingredients 

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups diced onions
  • 1 pound fresh button mushrooms, , sliced (reserve and sautรฉ 1 cup for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Garnish: sautรฉed sliced mushrooms, fresh chopped parsley, dollop of sour cream
  • Popovers, or sliced dutch oven bread, for serving, optional

Instructions 

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a 5 quart dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot. Add onions and sautรฉ for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add in the mushrooms and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the dill, paprika, soy sauce, and vegetable broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and very gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the corn starch and milk until completely blended; stir mixture into the soup until incorporated. Place the cover back on the pot and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 10 or so minutes.
  • Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
  • Cook for another 3 minutes or so over low heat until warmed through (do not allow it to boil.)
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with sautรฉed mushrooms, a dollop of sour cream, and additional parsley. Enjoy with some crusty bread on the side.

Notes

Do not boil. You want to keep this soup at a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process but especially after adding the sour cream. Bringing it to a boil could cause it to curdle.
Use Hungarian Paprika. If you want the full flavor of this soup, Hungarian Paprika is a must. Regular paprika does not compare when it comes to the depth of flavor in paprika imported from Hungary. If you canโ€™t find any at your local store, you can get Hungarian Paprika online. For this recipe, I used Hungarian sweet paprika, which has a sweet and mild flavor. If you want a little more kick to your soup, you can use Hungarian Half Sharp Paprika, which is a bit spicier. Avoid Spanish paprika.
Don’t forget the soy sauceย which gives a hint of unexpected umami flavor. I recommend using low sodium.
Choose fresh mushroomsย that are not too soft.
Add Sautรฉed mushrooms, fresh parsley, and a dollop of sour cream to the soup just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1392IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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What to Serve with Mushroom Soup

When serving Hungarian mushroom soup, I like to add a garnish of additional sauteed mushrooms, a dollop of sour cream, and some chopped parsley. Not only does it make the presentation of the soup look nice, it also adds some extra flavor.

Crusty dutch oven bread (pictured below) or popovers are the perfect accompaniment to this rich, luscious soup. It’s the best way to ensure you get every single drop. You could also serve this soup in a bread bowl instead of a regular bowl.

If you want to make it a soup and salad combo, try pairing this creamy soup with a bright green caesar salad or even a cucumber salad, which has a cool and refreshing flavor to complement the richness of the soup. For an even heartier dish, put a scoopful over some cooked egg noodles.

Overhead view of a bowl of Hungarian mushroom soup

Do I Have To Use Hungarian Paprika?

Yes, if you want the full flavor of this soup, Hungarian Paprika is a must. Regular paprika does not compare when it comes to the depth of flavor in paprika imported from Hungary. If you can’t find any at your local store, you can get Hungarian Paprika online.

For this recipe, I used Hungarian sweet paprika, which has a sweet and mild flavor. If you want a little more kick to your soup, you can use Hungarian Half Sharp Paprika, which is a bit spicier. Avoid Spanish paprika because while it’s great in paella, it’s not so great in this soup.

What Mushrooms Go in Mushroom Soup?

For this Hungarian mushroom soup, I chose to use white button mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms (aka baby portobello mushrooms) are in the same family and can be used interchangeably with white button mushrooms, or use a combination of both. These are your best options for mushroom soup as they’re firm with good flavor and just the perfect size for slicing.

Angled view of a bowl of Hungarian mushroom soup

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • How to store leftovers. Refrigerate any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last 3 to 4 days. Since this is a soup with a decent amount of dairy, don’t let it sit out for too long.
  • How to reheat leftovers. Leftovers can be gently reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.
  • Can you freeze mushroom soup? Since this vegetarian soup recipe is filled with dairy, I do not recommend freezing it. Frozen dairy tends to separate from the rest of the soup and become gritty once thawed. Part of the joy in this soup is the smooth, creamy texture and you will lose most of that by freezing it.
A spoon over a bowl of Hungarian mushroom soup

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188 Comments

  1. Shelia Kessler says:

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe many times. I love it.

  2. Mr. Snite says:

    5 stars
    Excellent!!! I did make a couple of little changes. I added additional black pepper, 2 cloves home grown garlic, Added dry mushrooms and the water used to rehydrate them. Went with 1T sweet paprika and 1T smoked paprika. This freezes well.

  3. Heather says:

    5 stars
    Best recipe ever. Getting some good quality Hungarian paprika from a spice shop makes it even better.

  4. Gretchen Herrington says:

    5 stars
    My guests said this was 5 star restaurant quality.
    I made second time using a blend of shitake and button mushrooms. I also added rotisserie chicken on top. Love how quick and easy this recipe comes together.

  5. AnneInHfx says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! I’ve made it a few times for guests, too, and we all love it.

  6. Cathy Gamble says:

    5 stars
    I would give more stars because it is above and beyond delicious. Stick with authentic Hungarian Sweet paprika!

  7. Gretchen Herrington says:

    5 stars
    This recipe exceeded all expectations! Rave reviews all around. I was out of milk so substituted half and half. Will make again experimenting with different mushrooms. This one is definitely a keeper.

  8. Shannon Hamman says:

    5 stars
    This soup and recipe are amazing, easy to prepare and the taste is so rich and delicious. Always in my Hall of Fame recipes!

  9. Laurie says:

    5 stars
    Finally after buying Hungarian paprika at least a year ago to make this, I finally actually did it and it turned out beautifully. I had more mushrooms than it called for (an extra 8 oz) and I just used them without any issues. So good and hearty, it’s soup season now but it would be great all year round. Thanks Amy!

  10. Karen Jacobsen says:

    5 stars
    Omg! This was so good!!!!

  11. Elizabeth says:

    5 stars
    Very authentic. Just could not get genuine Hungarian sweet paprika in Australia.

  12. Susan says:

    5 stars
    I have made this several times – so delicious. I would like to take a batch to a potluck. Can you reheat this in a crockpot and add sour cream at the end?

  13. Jackie says:

    5 stars
    Made this for my lunch and Iโ€™m thoroughly enjoying it!

  14. Karen Wolf says:

    5 stars
    Love this soup. Love mushrooms and paprika so this was right up my alley. Have made it numerous times now.

  15. Megan says:

    5 stars
    I make this for all my guests! In love with this meal.

    Here is a little estimated breakdown of nutritional info I did because there was no yield in cups mentioned, and I wanted to know how many cups were in a serving size of 188 calories.

    8 tbsp
    4 tsps
    =.573 cups

    ~3.5 cup mushrooms/16oz
    2 cup onion
    2 cup chicken broth
    1 cup milk
    .5 cup sour cream
    .25 cup parsley
    =9.25

    9.25+.573= ~9.5 cups factoring in water loss from cooking
    6 servings per batch of 9.5 cups= 1.58 cups/serving
    Serving size of 1.58 cups = 188 calories

    1. Karen Wolf says:

      5 stars
      Thanks for figuring out the calories per serving.

  16. Laoise says:

    5 stars
    The Hungarian mushroom soup was the tastiest Iโ€™ve ever made! Thank you so much!

  17. Tracy says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was just WOW! So much flavour, I couldn’t get enough of it. Suffice to say, it will now be a regular dish at our dinner table.

  18. Jocelyn says:

    5 stars
    Love this soup!

  19. Stephanie B. says:

    5 stars
    This was incredible! I was unable to find sweet Hungarian paprika, only hot Hungarian paprika so I eliminated the cayenne. Definitely a keeper!

  20. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    Made this 3 times in the last few months. Great recipe and I only have Spanish Paprika and was still amazing

  21. Jan says:

    5 stars
    This was OUTSTANDING. 10/10. No changes needed.

  22. Jackie says:

    5 stars
    Just wanted to thank you for introducing this recipe! I made it tonight for the first time and it was scrumptious! I only had low-fat sour cream, but it still came out exceptional! Love the Hungarian paprika! This soup will be on my list of favorites and will make it often! I served it with bread baked with a touch of butter, honey and cheese! The soup had a slight bite so I thought a little bit of sweetness with it would compliment it and it did!

  23. Dave Sharpe says:

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe at the weekend and it was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be making it again.

  24. Sandy Lerch says:

    5 stars
    This was sooo full of wonderful flavors!!! Amazing!

  25. Dawn says:

    5 stars
    Oh man!! This is my new favorite soup. Everyone loved it. I will defiantly be making again and again!

  26. Debra says:

    5 stars
    Just simply wonderful. This is my second time making this soup and I know there will be a third, fourth, fifth…time. We love it. So easy and incredible flavor. Made as written, it’s perfect!

    1. Sam says:

      5 stars
      Used non dairy milk and sour cream to make it vegan.. was delish!

  27. Melissa says:

    5 stars
    Delicious soup! Only comment is that I don’t think it is filling enough at 6 servings. We got about 4, so I would 1.5 or double next time so it feeds us lunch all week. I didn’t have hungarian paprika so used a 50/50 combo of sweet and smoked. I also used heavy cream vs whole milk because it’s what I had on hand. We loved it!

  28. Cory Berry says:

    5 stars
    Creamy, savory, and filling

  29. Amber says:

    5 stars
    Wow! This is the best mushroom soup I’ve ever had! I didn’t have dill so I omitted it and only had regular paprika but it was still fantastic. I feel like I’ve been missing out all these years eating inferior mushroom soup! Ha ha! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks!

    1. Dawn says:

      Get some dry dill weed to add next time. Whole new flavor profile. Yum. Yum. Yum!

      1. Amber says:

        I’m going to make another pot of this soup this week and will try it with dill. Hard to imagine it can improve on perfection but I’m very curious about the different flavor profile like you said. Thanks!

  30. Reid Weaver says:

    5 stars
    I recently traveled to Hungary and came to appreciate their food and culture. I started growing peppers and smoking some and freeze drying all. My sweet paprika is wonderfully sweet and my smoked is smoky and sweet with a little bit of heat. The sweet is perfect in an already delicious dish.

  31. Bob m says:

    5 stars
    This was great! The kids liked it as well. I think next time I would add another cup of vegetable broth (it came out very thick and it was good but I think it might be better a little thinner) and another teaspoon of the Hungarian paprika.

  32. Kathleen says:

    5 stars
    Outstanding! I could only find Hot Hungarian Paprika. Made the recipe exactly as is. Definitely adding this one to my favorites and I’ll certainly make it again and again. Thank you for making my belly full!

  33. Dana Tr. says:

    5 stars
    I absolutely loved this recipe! Made this for 2023 New Year’s Eve and it was just amazing! Thank you for this recipe!

  34. Mira says:

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic recipe! Minus the soy sauce as it is not used in traditional Hungarian recipes. I am about to make it again today, to freeze for later use, minus the sour cream, I don’t think it will thaw well. I will add the sour cream when reheating. Again, a great recipe, thank you very much!

    1. Lana says:

      5 stars
      True, the soy sauce is not traditional but that’s ok. I made this exactly as written and I wouldn’t leave it out. Each ingredient adds something to the overall flavor. Loved it so much. My new favorite soup!

  35. Lois says:

    5 stars
    This was the best mushroom soup I have ever eaten!!!!!

  36. Patch says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper! Made it yesterday exactly as written after the sweet Hungarian paprika arrived in the mail. Already looking forward to the next batch!

  37. Laura says:

    I would love to make this recipe! Iโ€™m allergic to dairy. Iโ€™m wondering if youโ€™d recommend coconut milk or almond milk instead of milk? Tofutti makes dairy free sour cream that I can try using.
    Thanks for any advice!

    1. Lisa says:

      That’s exactly what I did, used almond milk and Tofutti sour cream and it was delicious.

  38. Jennifer Allen says:

    5 stars
    We love this recipe! I adjusted it a little to our taste. I added 1 tsp of minced garlic and 1 tsp tarragon and it was just the perk it needed! Thank you so much.

  39. Karen B says:

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner tonight, it was fabulous!..we really loved itโ€ฆI did use chicken broth since thatโ€™s what I had, and I used smoked paprika, I did look around for the Hungarian paprika to no avail, but another review mentioned they used the smoked , it was delicious..will certainly make this again soon!!

    1. Martin says:

      I went to the Polish section of Tesco and used Polish sweet paprika, at least itโ€™s sweet paprika.

  40. Carolyn Bild says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is absolutely our new family favorite. It is loaded with flavor and deliciousness.

  41. Sue says:

    5 stars
    This was lick the bowl good! I did not put all 2 cups of onion (about 1 1/2cups) or all the salt. My only regret is not cooking the onions and mushrooms enough. Really good flavor! Will definitely make again!!

  42. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    This is the best thing I’ve ever tasted.

  43. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    My kids love this soup. I made non vegan version using chicken broth and bacon

  44. Michelle Miller says:

    5 stars
    I made this last night with oyster mushrooms and it was fabulous! Will definitely be making this again, thanks!

  45. Dan Sellers says:

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe. Was absolutely delicious

  46. Kathy says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful and hearty. Only thing I did different was subbed my homemade turkey bone broth for the veggie broth and use full fat Greek yogurt because I didnโ€™t have sour cream.

  47. Amy says:

    5 stars
    Made this recipe and it was delicious. I did add a drizzle of garlic butter to top it off and it was perfect.

  48. Mike Warren says:

    5 stars
    I added my own little spins to this such as bacon, oyster and shiitake mushrooms, smoked paprika and smoked salt. It was an incredible soup, and has awoken my love soups. Thanks for this delicious recipe.

  49. Oshri says:

    5 stars
    Exceptional soup!!!!

  50. Tori says:

    5 stars
    This was the best soup I have ever tasted!! Simply phenomenal. ZERO changes!

  51. Davey Nelson says:

    hi there, this looks really good!
    I’ve gathered the ingredients and ready to try it. My question is the mushrooms are already sauteed so then why does it still need almost 30 minutes of simmering? It seems to be the main ingredient and it’s already cooked through.
    Thanks.

    1. Nina Pennington says:

      Where did you find mushrooms that are already sauteed?

  52. Caleb says:

    Can you substitute condensed milk for whole milk

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      I would not use sweetened condensed milk in this soup.

      1. Caleb L. says:

        5 stars
        This recipe was sensational. Only substitution was Spanish paprika as I didn’t have Hungarian. Used just a dash more cayenne for heat. One of the ewtnsoups I have ever had including my own recipe for Andulusian gazpacho.

    2. Nina Pennington says:

      No, condensed milk is very sweet.

  53. Carol says:

    I am allergic to dill. What can I use in place of it?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Carol – there isn’t a good substitute for dill IMHO. Just leave it out. The overall flavor won’t be quite the same, but it will still be great.

  54. Linda B says:

    5 stars
    Amazing!!! I made this for the first time yesterday and we finished it today. It is now in my top 3 soup list.

  55. Sharon Doramus says:

    5 stars
    I loved this soup and so did my husband. I have a question though. Can it be frozen?

    1. Tami Westwood says:

      If y9u read the text she provides, you will see it’s not recommended…..

    2. Denis Pope says:

      In total I need 1 pound mushrooms . Or PLUS for garnish ?

  56. denise says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was fairly simple, and was really delicious. I used Sweet Hungarian paprika Szeged brand

  57. Christina says:

    5 stars
    The most savory and delicious soup I’ve ever tasted. I like it as is other than subbing homemade chicken bone broth for the vegetable broth. My family doesn’t LOVE mushrooms, so I halved the amount to suit them but either way it’s SO good! I’ve made this several times and love it!

  58. S. says:

    5 stars
    Incredible soup recipe! Paired it with a crusty artisan roll. So flavorful that weโ€™ve made it three times in the last month!

  59. Karen Muller says:

    5 stars
    This soup was delicious!

  60. Susanna says:

    5 stars
    Soooo good. I made it to a T once. And then I made it again and tweaked it. Added quinoa, carrots, and celery to make it more hearty. Omitted the milk and sour cream and used some heavy whipping cream I had leftover from another recipe. Tip: use extra Hungarian paprika and dill to your taste. Also used Better than Buillion vegetable broth and added as much as needed until I had the taste I wanted. Yum!!!

  61. Bernice Cassidy says:

    5 stars
    Love it

  62. Sherrie says:

    5 stars
    Excellent!

  63. Donna S says:

    5 stars
    Best flavor profile .. wow, my absolute favorite!!! Perfectly balanced soup

  64. Heidi c says:

    5 stars
    I made this last night. It was so easy and so delicious!!!

  65. Isabelle says:

    5 stars
    I jus finished making this recipe and my husband and I loved this recipe. The soup was flavorful and delicious!

  66. Kristin says:

    5 stars
    This was the best soup I’ve ever tasted! 10/10 stars!!

  67. Linda says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe. The depth of flavor was amazing. I used smoked Paprika instead of Hungarian. Definitely a keeperl?

  68. Phillip says:

    5 stars
    This soup is outstanding. The search for Hungarian paprika is worth it.

  69. Doda says:

    5 stars
    Delicious soup! I make it a meal with some thicker crusty bread.

  70. Jeremie says:

    5 stars
    I don’t usually leave comments but this recipe is OMG good definitely a keeper. Did my own thing with it a little, doubled the paprika( I love paprika) and I added it half way through with the onions so it could really bloom in flavor, I also deglazed with one cup of dry white wine let it reduce by half then added 1.5 cups broth.

  71. Christine says:

    5 stars
    It was so good. Thank you

  72. Claire Goucher says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this soup. I used a mix of white and brown button mushrooms, I used a mix of regular and smoked paprika since I didn’t have the hungarian, and I didn’t have fresh parsley so used dried just less of it.
    When I make this again, I’ll see about using different mushrooms, and I’ll make sure to have the hungarian paprika and fresh parsley.

  73. Linda Webster says:

    5 stars
    I made this soup today but only had Hot Hungarian Paprika. Soup has a spicy aftertaste but very flavorful.

  74. Sam Turnbull says:

    5 stars
    Just made this soup , was a hit , very flavourful

  75. Catherine says:

    5 stars
    I can’t remember loving a new recipe I’ve tried this much. Wow. So so good. Thank you a million for sharing!

  76. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite soup, just wonderful.

  77. Darlene Pritchard says:

    5 stars
    Addictively good! And so easy to make!

  78. Freja says:

    5 stars
    I made this soup for my family, and now want to make it on saturday for 30 people – do you think I could make it the day before?

  79. Connie says:

    5 stars
    Excellent soup! We loved it!

  80. Catherine says:

    5 stars
    Lovely soup! Identical to one I have from the now closed restaurant The Old Wives Tale in Portland Oregon. This of course is down sized for the home cook.

  81. Andrea says:

    Going to make this tonight. One question though, what is one cup equivalent to. Iโ€™m in the uk and donโ€™t measure by the cup

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Andrea – 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup or 4.5 dry-weight ounces in 1 cup. A simple Google search will give you more information. Enjoy!

  82. Vivien says:

    5 stars
    Loved this, will be making it many times more! Tasty and filling, very impressive !

  83. Sherry says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe 4x (!) now. We just love it. Possibly one of our favorite soups ever.

  84. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    I love this soup. I’ve made it several times now. Just made it again just now. I use Smoked Paprika and the end result is fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing :)

  85. Wendy says:

    5 stars
    This was amazing! My husband asked what type of meat I used, when I said itโ€™s vegetarian he shrugged and walked off unimpressed. He soon changed his tune when he tried it ten out of ten. 10 out of 10 his rating

  86. Kat says:

    5 stars
    Wow, this was a huge hit in my house. I omitted the parsley because I forgot to buy some, but otherwise made it exactly as written, and I think it’s the best soup I’ve ever made. And even better, it helped me out of a cooking rut. Thank you!

  87. FAY mest says:

    5 stars
    This soup is delicious! We loved it.

  88. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    Great

  89. Harmony says:

    5 stars
    Best soup I have ever made!

  90. Patti Thibado says:

    5 stars
    I made this with chicken stock instead of vegetable stock. It was delicious. My favorite soup to date. I’m making it again tonight!

  91. Bez says:

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous recipe, absolutely love it. Thank you

  92. Lucynda says:

    5 stars
    Yummy!!! I didnโ€™t put as much onion or butter and added cilantro instead of parsley.

  93. Joanne says:

    I would like to make a big batch of this, can I double everything and still use the same recipe?

  94. Lainie says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! I added some Parmesan and feta on top. Great flavor!

  95. Helen Smith says:

    5 stars
    Simply delicious, I added some extra Paprika of the hot variety and used Chicken stock. Excellent recipe.

  96. Carey says:

    5 stars
    This was one of the best things I’ve made in months – maybe years! Amazing flavor and so easy.

  97. Mary Kay R says:

    5 stars
    This was outstanding! I used low fat sour cream ( all I had), Irish butter, and a few shakes of hot sauce at the end. This is definitely a 5* restaurant recipe. Loved it!

  98. Gilda B says:

    5 stars
    The best mushroom soup I’ve ever made! Easy to make and packed with flavor. The only thing I’d do differently is to eat it slower.

  99. baecky says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. I didn’t have veggie stock on hand so used some beef stock and it tasted great. I also used my immersion blender to break down some of the mushrooms. This is definitely going on my quick recipes list.

  100. Pamela says:

    5 stars
    Brilliant recipe thank you

  101. Corinn C. says:

    5 stars
    This soup is delicious! My husband and I loved it. Easy to make too. It has delicious flavors..

  102. Laurie says:

    Is there something to sub for sour cream? We canโ€™t do sour cream.

    1. Realynn Bohart says:

      Greek Yogurt

  103. Margaret says:

    5 stars
    This soup was nothing short of outstanding!!

    1. Nolyhan says:

      5 stars
      This is great! Made it for friends and they said it was the best mushroom soup he ever had. Made it exactly as written. Definitely a keeper!

    2. Penny Rogers says:

      5 stars
      This is the first review of an online recipe I have ever written (& I cook/research recipes more than the average person!)

      This soup is just DIVINE!!!
      Lick the bowl delicious!

      Thank you for sharing what will be my only โ€˜go-toโ€™ mushroom soup from now on.

      I followed the amazingly easy directions just as you wrote them.
      This house wants me to make it again tomorrow!

      Thank you for sharing the cooking love & knowledge

  104. Susan says:

    5 stars
    So delicious! The only thing we changed was using heavy cream instead of milk. The flavors were incredible!ll

  105. Penny Nicolai says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was amazing, filled with flavor. The only thing I would say be aware of is that this recipe makes a small batch. My Personal opinion is that this makes enough for about two people. My fault for not looking. Still haven’t looked LoL. Easy to make and wonderful flavor!

  106. Flohha says:

    5 stars
    Really good! Whole family liked it.

  107. Heather Southwood says:

    5 stars
    This is the most delicious soup I have ever had in my life. This will become a family staple. Thankyou :)

  108. Pauley says:

    5 stars
    I never thought I would make mushroom soup, since I was only familiar with the canned condensed variety used in casseroles, but I saw the picture of this soup and was drawn in. I made it, and now this is one of my new favorites! It is absolutely delicious and I have made it twice in four days! I made enough to freeze for a quick meal, or to share. The second time I made it I cut down on the salt a bit, since I didn’t have low sodium soy sauce, otherwise I made it exactly as suggested!

  109. Jodi Doyle says:

    5 stars
    Made this today and I am loving it. I didnt have the sweet paprika and I used chicken broth. Easy to make and delicious.

  110. Nancy says:

    5 stars
    Wow. Best soup I’ve ever tasted. Not a drop left in anyone’s bowl.

  111. Don Rack says:

    5 stars
    Made this for the first time on a snowy Colorado evening and there aren’t enough stars to properly rate this soup. This is one of the best soups I’ve ever made and it’s definitely a keeper. We served it with toasted sourdough bread and the flavors were spectacular!
    Bonus – now I have sweet Hungarian Paprika!

    Thoughts on using heavy cream or half and half in lieu of milk and cornstarch?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Don – I’m so glad you loved it like we do! I’ve never made it with heavy cream or half n half, but I can’t see why that wouldn’t work, it just might not be quite as thick.

      1. Margaret V. says:

        5 stars
        Such an unexpected surpriseโ€ฆ.I only had 1/2 of mushroomsโ€ฆ.so had to adjustโ€ฆ.itโ€™s outstanding, even without my favorite Hungarian paprika ( just finished) I compromised in another couple of thingsโ€ฆI โ€œneverโ€ do that as a rule with a new recipeโ€ฆ.Will promise your absolute recipe the next timeโ€ฆForgive itโ€™s still greatโ€ฆsuch a surprise of tastesโ€ฆMaking your popovers with this.

    2. Dana says:

      5 stars
      Don, I just made this using half and half because I only had sweetened vanilla almond milk and it was fantastic! I just subbed it in as if it were milk, along with the cornstarch

  112. Frances Dutton says:

    5 stars
    Being that it wonโ€™t stop raining in NM England today, I thought Iโ€™d try this recipe. Iโ€™ve used chestnut mushrooms, and the flavour is delightful. Fabulous flavour & easy to make.

  113. Ingrid Kipper says:

    5 stars
    The best mushroom soup recipe! So good I made it twice in one week! Obsessed!

  114. Brea says:

    5 stars
    This is possibly the best thing I have ever tasted! Definitely the best soup anyway. No changes. 10/10!!

  115. Grant says:

    5 stars
    Superbโ€ฆ2 nights runningโ€ฆ.!!

  116. Insia says:

    5 stars
    Hi Amy. Did you blend the soup before adding sour cream? Your soup looks smooth.

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Nope. It would be included in the recipe instructions if I did. The cornstarch, milk, and sour cream make it smooth and creamy.

  117. PHZ says:

    Hi, I’m going to make this and have a Parmesan “heel” in the fridge. Would that be a good addition, do you think? Maybe instead of the soy sauce? Thanks.

  118. Mike Singer says:

    5 stars
    Used baby bellas and a little extra corn starch. Outstanding.

  119. Charlotte G says:

    5 stars
    Amazing soup. Iโ€™m making it for 60 people this weekend, I think itโ€™ll be a hit. Thank you, Love it!

  120. Kris says:

    Has anyone tried this with coconut milk?

  121. Caroline Chang says:

    5 stars
    Made this exactly as written. Sooooo good. Will definitely make again.

  122. Frodo says:

    5 stars
    OMG this recipe is AMAZING!!!!! Even I can make it and it still tastes incredible and if you know my cooking ability thats a huge compliment!

  123. Dee Bowers says:

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite soup. Absolutely delicious. I used olive oil instead of butter, Almond milk instead of milk, and home- made vegan sour cream.

    1. Sheila P says:

      Thanks for this! Iโ€™m dairy sensitive and wondered if I could use a milk substitute!

  124. Sara says:

    5 stars
    Restaurant quality! So tasty and easy to make!

  125. Sherri A says:

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe with no milk or sour cream, but otherwise exactly as written (I was in a mood for low dairy). It was still delicious!

  126. Melissa Kondek says:

    5 stars
    This was AMAZING! My husband normally doesnโ€™t care for soup as a rule, but he loves this! As did I. Def a keeper!

  127. Barbara says:

    5 stars
    We really enjoyed this, and I will be making it again.

  128. Marty says:

    5 stars
    This was outstanding.

  129. Jonnie Shannon says:

    5 stars
    This soup is to die for! The blend of flavors is unbelievable!

  130. Nicole says:

    5 stars
    This might be the best tasting soup I’ve ever had. WOW. Highly recommend!

  131. Terry Tillery says:

    5 stars
    I love this soup. Very tasty. I will definitely make it again!

  132. Paige says:

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious! Will for sure make it again.

  133. Suzanne Ritzman says:

    5 stars
    I have made this so many times, I almost have it memorized. Sooooooooo good.

  134. Carol Latoski says:

    Can you freeze, if you donโ€™t add the dairy?

    1. Jennifer says:

      I freeze mine every year since we forage our mushrooms in season. It always re heats deliciously :)

  135. Teri Vocelka says:

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! Such an easy recipe! I have shared your recipe by request. This will be my Thanksgiving Eve meal. Next time I will double the recipe! Thank you Amy.

  136. Terri says:

    5 stars
    Outstanding! I had a feeling this was going to be good, so I doubled it. I’m glad I did, because less than 24 hours later we are down to one small serving left! I served it to 3 teen boys who all said this is definitely a keeper. I made a few modifications due to what I had on hand — 1% milk instead of whole, flour to thicken instead of cornstarch, beef broth instead of veggie — and I added a pound of ground beef to it, because I have a house full of hockey players who want their protein. :) The flavor was perfect — bright notes from the lemon juice and sour cream, savory from the paprika, soy sauce, and onions, earthiness from the mushrooms…this is a hearty, soul-warming dish perfect for a chilly afternoon. LOVE IT!

  137. Debby says:

    5 stars
    Amazing! The blend of flavors is awesome!

  138. Lorrie Barton says:

    5 stars
    This was really easy to put together. The soup tasted so good. Will make this again and again.

  139. Jess says:

    5 stars
    This is possibly the best soup I have ever made and tasted. WOW. Thank you so much for sharing.

  140. Deb B says:

    5 stars
    Divine. And I did use light sour cream and 1% milk. Didnโ€™t have enough onion so added leeks.

  141. Karen Wolf says:

    5 stars
    My favorite mushroom soup, I have made it several times. I am wondering if I could make this in my pressure cooker. What do you think?

    1. Natasha Proctor says:

      I haven’t even made it yet and I can tell I’m going to love it. I am going to pressure can it <3

  142. Carrie Halls says:

    5 stars
    This was WONDERFUL! My husband and I love mushrooms, so I figured we would like it but couldn’t believe how much. So much flavor. Highly recommend.

  143. Susanne Davis says:

    5 stars
    I had to make a few changes, I went to the store for the Paprika and ended with Hungarian hot paprika. So I didnโ€™t add the cayenne pepper. Couldnโ€™t find my cornstarch so I used half and half. With all that said it came out fantastic. Thanks

  144. Julie Farrell says:

    Has anyone tried to make this in a crockpot?

  145. Christy says:

    5 stars
    This is possibly one of the best soups I’ve ever tasted. Hubs loved it too. Thank you so much for sharing!!

    1. Nikk says:

      Any tips on how to make this in the crockpot?

  146. Pete says:

    What if I used salted butter and left out the salt called for in the recipe?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      That’s totally fine.

      1. Lynda Cherney says:

        5 stars
        This soup was delicious and so easy to make. I was surprised it was so good. Thank you so much for sharing!

      2. Corinne says:

        Did you blend the mushroom broth at any point in this recipe ?

  147. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    Good

  148. Jeff and Jennine says:

    5 stars
    Loved this! May need to double the recipe next time. It was great with McCormick Paprika so Iโ€™m sure it will be even better if I can find a source for โ€œHungarianโ€ paprika.

    1. Suzanne Ritzman says:

      amazon

  149. Holly K says:

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh. This is absolutely delicious. I didnโ€™t have sweet paprika, so I used regular paprika and added just a teaspoon of honey at the very end. This is the best mushroom soup I have ever had. Iโ€™m wondering about putting a splash of sherry to make it more like a bisque. So so good.

  150. Michelle Renee LeBlanc says:

    5 stars
    Honestly? The best mushroom soup we’ve ever tasted. Absolutely fantastic! Followed the recipe exactly and thank you for the Notes/Tips. Bought the imported paprika too. Def. use low sodium soy sauce and low sodium veggie broth as well to keep the salt under control. Amazing soup.

  151. Mike says:

    5 stars
    This is a great tasting recipe that is very easy to prepare. I did use homemade low sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and 2% milk rather than whole milk. Highly recommend this recipe!

  152. Mary says:

    5 stars
    So good and very easy.

  153. Jean Wright says:

    5 stars
    Delicious. i have tried ,.and failed , to find a mushroom soup recipe that I enjoy… Till now. The herbs make all the difference.
    As usual I tweaked a bit, using a mix of button and crimini mushrooms,.and homemade chicken stock (made with lots of veggies) instead of veg stock, and little fresh ground nutmeg at the end, because thats what German Grandma would have done . This is a keeper .

    1. Holly K says:

      Oh I love the nutmeg idea. Mine is still simmering Iโ€™m going to put some in!

    2. Neale Dunn says:

      5 stars
      Amazing

  154. Linda T says:

    5 stars
    Skipped the dill and used a dry herb mix instead. Had to use hot Hungarian paprika (on hand) which gave it some zing (skipped the cayenne.) Delicious.

    1. Peggy Lemon says:

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness. This is so amazing. One of our favorites.

  155. Sherri says:

    5 stars
    Wow!