Easy Hungarian Soup Recipe

Warm up your soul with this quick and flavorful Hungarian-style soup! Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty and satisfying recipe is perfect for a chilly winter day. Thick, rich, and spicy, it's as delicious as it is easy to make. Feel free to adapt it to your pantry staples – substitutions and omissions are welcome! Enjoy it as a main course with crusty pumpernickel or rye bread. For an extra special treat, pair it with Andypandy's German Onion Pie (Recipezaar #77687). While not authentically Hungarian, this soup delivers undeniable deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 664.1 kcal
Protein 65g
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Ingredients for Easy Hungarian Soup

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How to Make Easy Hungarian Soup

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until softened. Add the paprika and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  2. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the lentils, caraway seeds, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes more.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley (optional), with pumpernickel or rye bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

93 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

80g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Hungarian Soup?

Easy Hungarian Soup takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Hungarian Soup?

Easy Hungarian Soup has approximately 664.1 calories per serving, with about 65 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 69 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Hungarian Soup?

The key ingredients for Easy Hungarian Soup are Oil, Onions, Pepperoni, Minced Beef, Mild Paprika, Caraway Seeds. See the full list with measurements above.

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