🥔 Hungarian Potato Soup – Krumplileves 🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Hungarian Potato Soup (Krumplileves) is a rustic, creamy, paprika-scented soup made with humble ingredients like potatoes, onions, and sour cream. It’s cozy, budget-friendly, and pure comfort in a bowl — often enjoyed with fresh bread or pickled vegetables on the side.


🥔 Hungarian Potato Soup – Krumplileves 🇭🇺

Creamy, paprika-rich, and soul-warming — a classic village-style soup.


🧂 Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp oil, lard, or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4–5 cups (1–1.2 L) water or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (optional, to balance flavors)
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

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