Krumplileves Recipe – Hungarian Special
Krumplileves is a traditional Hungarian potato soup, known for its simple yet hearty flavors. Made with tender potatoes, onions, paprika, and aromatic spices, this comforting soup has a rich, slightly smoky taste. Often enhanced with carrots, sausage, or sour cream, it’s a warming and satisfying dish, perfect for chilly days or as a cozy starter to a Hungarian meal.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time25 min
- Total Time35 min
Krumplileves Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot (sliced, optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 smoked sausage (sliced, optional)
Saute the Aromatics:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic, cook until soft.
Stir in paprika and mix quickly.
Cook the Vegetables:
Add potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Enhance the Flavor:
If using sausage, add it in the last 10 minutes.
Stir in sour cream for a creamy texture (optional).
Serve:
Remove the bay leaf and enjoy warm with fresh bread.
Recipe Notes:
Use smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
Can be made vegetarian by skipping sausage and using vegetable broth.
Krumplileves Recipe – Hungarian Special
Krumplileves is a traditional Hungarian potato soup, known for its simple yet hearty flavors. Made with tender potatoes, onions, paprika, and aromatic spices, this comforting soup has a rich, slightly smoky taste. Often enhanced with carrots, sausage, or sour cream, it’s a warming and satisfying dish, perfect for chilly days or as a cozy starter to a Hungarian meal.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time25 min
- Total Time35 min
Krumplileves Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 carrot (sliced, optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 smoked sausage (sliced, optional)
Saute the Aromatics:
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic, cook until soft.
Stir in paprika and mix quickly.
Add potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Enhance the Flavor:
If using sausage, add it in the last 10 minutes.
Stir in sour cream for a creamy texture (optional).
Serve:
Remove the bay leaf and enjoy warm with fresh bread.
Recipe Notes:
Use smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before serving.
Can be made vegetarian by skipping sausage and using vegetable broth.
