Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Jókai Bableves is a rich, smoky, and hearty Hungarian bean soup named after the famous writer Mór Jókai, who adored this dish. It’s made with beans, vegetables, smoked meat, and finished with a little paprika and sour cream — a true Hungarian comfort classic!
🍲 Hungarian Jókai Bean Soup (Jókai Bableves) 🇭🇺
🧂 Ingredients:
1 ½ cups dry pinto beans or white beans, soaked overnight
1 large smoked ham hock, smoked ribs, or Hungarian kolbász (sausage)
1 carrot, sliced
1 parsnip, sliced (optional)
1 small celery root or 2 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
1–2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
1 tbsp oil or lard
½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Optional: a splash of vinegar or squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
