Here is a traditional, comforting Hungarian Green Bean Soup (Tejfölös Zöldbableves) — creamy, tangy, lightly smoky, and full of simple, rustic flavors. It’s a beloved everyday soup in Hungarian homes. 🇭🇺❤️

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🥣🇭🇺 Hungarian Green Bean Soup (Zöldbableves)

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp flour
• 6 cups (1.5 L) water or vegetable/chicken broth
• 1 large potato, diced (optional but common)
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
• Salt & pepper to taste

For Finishing:

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (to taste)
• Optional: chopped dill or parsley

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