🇭🇺 Hungarian Bean Soup (Bableves)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare beans:
   If using dried beans, soak overnight, then drain.

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2. Start the base:
   Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onion until soft.
3. Add garlic, then remove from heat and stir in paprika.

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4. Build the soup:
   Add beans, carrots, parsley root, bay leaf, and caraway seeds.
5. Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.

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6. Simmer:
   Cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours until beans are tender.
   (If using canned beans, add them in the last 20–30 minutes.)

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7. Add sliced smoked sausage (if using) and cook a bit longer.
8. Season with salt and pepper.