Hungarian Hangover soup (Korhelyleves)

Hungarian Hangover Soup (Korhelyleves) – Recipe Only

Ingredients:

• 200 g smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups water or broth
• 1 cup sauerkraut (rinsed if very sour)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion until soft.
2. Add sausage and cook lightly.
3. Stir in paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, and bay leaf.
4. Add water/broth and sauerkraut; simmer 20 minutes.
5. Mix sour cream with flour, stir into soup.
6. Simmer 5 more minutes, season to taste, and serve hot.