🇭🇺 Hungarian Smoked Sausage and Potato Stew (Krumplis Kolbász)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion:
   Heat oil in a large pot. Cook chopped onion until soft and lightly golden. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Brown the sausage:
   Add sliced smoked sausage and cook for a few minutes to release its flavor.
3. Add paprika:
   Remove from heat and stir in paprika to avoid burning.
4. Build the stew:
   Add potatoes, tomato, bell pepper, tomato paste, bay leaf, and caraway seeds if using.
5. Simmer:
   Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
6. Season:
   Add salt, pepper, and optional hot paprika to taste.
7. Serve:
   Serve hot with fresh bread.