Krumplileves (Potato Soup)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat and stir in paprika.
3. Add potatoes, carrot, bay leaf, and water or broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Optional: add sausage and cook a few minutes more.
6. Stir in sour cream (temper with a little hot soup first).
7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.