Hungarian Meatballs Sour Soup…

Perfect choice! ❤️ In Hungary, Meatball Sour Soup (Húsgombóc Leves) 🇭🇺 is a beloved dish — light yet hearty, with tender meatballs simmered in a tangy, paprika-spiced broth. The sourness usually comes from sauerkraut juice, vinegar, or lemon, depending on the region.

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🍲 Hungarian Meatball Sour Soup (Húsgombóc Leves) 🇭🇺

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or pork/beef mix)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or soaked bread)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the soup:

• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 parsnip, sliced (optional)
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 6 cups (1.5 L) broth or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• 1–2 tbsp vinegar OR sauerkraut juice (for sourness)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

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