Hungarian Bean Goulash (Babgulyás)🇭🇺

Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a traditional Hungarian Bean Goulash (Babgulyás) — a hearty, flavorful soup/stew packed with beans, smoked meats, and classic Hungarian spices. 🍲🇭🇺


Hungarian Bean Goulash (Babgulyás)

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried white beans (or 3 cups cooked/canned beans)
  • 6 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 smoked sausage (Hungarian kolbász), sliced
  • 100 g smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 parsnip or small celery root, diced
  • 1 medium potato, diced (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp oil or lard
  • 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

For Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sour cream (optional, for serving)

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