Hungarian Mushroom Soup (Gombaleves)

Hungarian Mushroom Soup, known as Gombaleves, is a comforting, creamy soup flavored with sweet Hungarian paprika, onions, mushrooms, dill, and sour cream. The paprika gives the soup its characteristic warm color and savory depth, while the mushrooms add a rich, earthy flavor.

It is a wonderful example of traditional Hungarian home cooking—simple, warming, and full of character.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb (700 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried dill, or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped