Hungarian Soup Recipe

Name: Hungarian Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Beef Stew Meat (or Chopped Top Sirloin Works Well, Too); 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 8 cups Water; 4 teaspoons Beef Bouillon (chicken Flavor Works, Too); 2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Chopped Tomatoes With Chilies, Undrained; 2 whole Carrots, Chopped Thin; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened; 10 ounces, weight Cabbage, Finely Chopped (I Use A Bag Of Angel Hair Cut Cabbage); 1-1/2 Tablespoon Paprika; 2 ounces, weight Noodles, Uncooked (OPTIONAL!)

Servings: persons

1 pound Beef Stew Meat (or Chopped Top Sirloin Works Well, Too)
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
8 cups Water
4 teaspoons Beef Bouillon (chicken Flavor Works, Too)
2 cans (14.5 Oz. Can) Chopped Tomatoes With Chilies, Undrained
2 whole Carrots, Chopped Thin
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened
10 ounces, weight Cabbage, Finely Chopped (I Use A Bag Of Angel Hair Cut Cabbage)
1-1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
2 ounces, weight Noodles, Uncooked (OPTIONAL!)

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1) Heat oil in a stock pot; cook beef until brown (about 5-6 minutes); add onion and cook until tender (about 3 more minutes).
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2) Add water, bouillon, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, and cocoa powder; stir and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) until beef is tender (about 25 minutes).
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3) Add cabbage and paprika (and noodles, if using). Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes (or until noodles are done, if using) and serve!
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Serving suggestions:
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* Top with cheese, sour cream, and/or fresh parsley
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* Serve with a romaine salad and/or fresh bread
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Variations:
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* Use regular canned tomatoes to avoid heat from chiles
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* Substiute some of the water with broth, and omit bouillon
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* Add homemade noodles to get more of a stew than a soup (check out my recipe box for a noodle recipe)
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* Cut recipe in half to decrease some of the cook time

516

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Beef Stew Meat (or Chopped Top Sirloin Works Well, Too), 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 8 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hungarian Soup

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