How to Make Hungarian Mushroom Soup from the Famous Moosewood Cookbook | Recipes Recommended

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is fresher and can be cheaper.

fresh mushrooms

🥗Healthier: dried mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Dried mushrooms are often more concentrated in flavor.

Sauté onions in butter in a large pot over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add paprika, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir in sour cream and lemon juice until well combined.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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