Hungarian Beef & Barley Soup with Cheesy Paprika Bread

Hungarian Beef & Barley Soup with Cheesy Paprika Bread 🇭🇺🥣🧀

A hearty and comforting Hungarian meal—rich beef and nutty barley soup paired with warm, cheesy paprika bread.

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Ingredients

Soup

• 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp oil

Cheesy Paprika Bread

• 1 small baguette or 1 loaf of crusty bread
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Hungarian Trappista cheese
• 1–2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

1. Make Soup
   • Heat oil in a pot and brown beef cubes.
   • Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
   • Stir in paprika, then add carrots, celery, barley, and beef broth.
   • Simmer 45–60 minutes until beef and barley are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare Cheesy Paprika Bread
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice bread and place on a baking sheet.
   • Mix butter, cheese, and paprika. Spread over bread slices.
   • Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
3. Serve
   • Ladle soup into bowls and serve with warm cheesy paprika bread on the side.

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💡 Tip: For extra richness, finish the soup with a dollop of sour cream or sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

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