Krumplileves (Potato Soup)

Krumplileves (Hungarian Potato Soup)

Ingredients (serves 4–6):

• 500 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1–2 tsp paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 liter (4 cups) water or broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 100 ml (½ cup) sour cream (optional)
• Optional: smoked sausage slices
• Optional: parsley for garnish

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Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat and stir in paprika.
3. Add potatoes, carrot, bay leaf, and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Optional: add sausage and cook a few minutes more.
6. Stir in sour cream (temper with a little hot soup first).
7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.