Ohhh yes, Ashley 😍 — Hungarian Meatball Soup (Húsgombóc Leves) 🇭🇺 is one of those soul-warming, cozy dishes that makes your kitchen smell like grandma’s house on a Sunday! 🥰🍲
It’s hearty, flavorful, and packed with tender meatballs, vegetables, and a touch of paprika — that unmistakable Hungarian touch. Perfect for chilly days or anytime you crave something comforting and homey ❤️
🍲🇭🇺 Hungarian Meatball Soup (Húsgombóc Leves)
🧺 Ingredients
For the soup:
1 tbsp oil or butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 parsnip or ½ small celery root, sliced
1 potato, diced
1 small bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 tomato, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika 🇭🇺
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken or beef broth
Salt and black pepper, to taste
A few sprigs of fresh parsley, chopped
For the meatballs:
1 lb (450 g) ground pork or pork-beef mix
1 egg
½ cup cooked rice (or uncooked if you want firmer texture)
