Hungarian Green Bean Soup (Zöldbableves)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Stir in paprika, then add green beans and carrot. Mix well.
3. Pour in broth, add bay leaf, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until beans are tender.
5. (Optional) Mix sour cream with flour, then add a little hot soup to temper it. Stir back into the pot.
6. Add vinegar or lemon juice for a slight tang.
7. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.