Paloc Soup (Palócleves)

🥣 Palóc Soup (Palócleves)

Ingredients:

• 500 g beef or lamb (cut into small cubes)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
• 2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)
• 3 medium potatoes (cubed)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried dill (or fresh)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic.
2. Remove from heat, stir in paprika.
3. Add meat, tomato, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Pour in enough water to cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
5. Add potatoes, green beans, and bay leaf. Cook until tender.
6. Mix sour cream with flour, then stir into the soup to thicken.
7. Add dill, adjust seasoning, and simmer a few more minutes.
8. Serve hot.

Hearty, creamy, and full of traditional Hungarian flavor! 🇭🇺