Hungarian Bean and Sausage Soup (Bableves Kolbásszal) 🇭🇺🥣
A smoky, hearty, and comforting soup—tender beans, flavorful Hungarian sausage, and rich broth make this a classic Hungarian favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
250–300 g Hungarian smoked sausage (kolbász), sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
Salt & black pepper, to taste
6 cups water or broth
2 tbsp oil or lard
Instructions
Cook Beans Drain soaked beans. Place in a large pot with water/broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are nearly tender (about 45–60 minutes).
Sauté Aromatics In a small pan, heat oil/lard, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in paprika briefly, then add to the soup.
Add Vegetables & Sausage Add carrot, bay leaf, and sausage slices. Simmer 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
Season & Serve Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with rustic bread.
💡 Tip: For extra depth, add a small smoked ham hock while simmering, or a pinch of caraway seeds.
If you want, I can also make a quick “Facebook-style” 3-step version of this soup for easy sharing. Do you want me to do that?
