Ohhh, Krumplileves (Hungarian Potato Soup) 🇭🇺 — such a comforting, rustic dish! 🥔🍲
It’s one of those humble everyday soups that many Hungarian families grew up with. Made with potatoes, paprika, onions, sometimes carrots or celery, and often flavored with smoked sausage or bacon, it’s simple but deeply satisfying.
🍲 Traditional Hungarian Krumplileves
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced (optional, adds sweetness)
- 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 5 medium potatoes, diced
- 5 cups (1.2 L) water or chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional, very traditional)
- 4 oz (120 g) smoked sausage (kolbász), sliced (optional but delicious)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)