Hungarian Cabbage Soup (Korhelyleves)
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Hungarian Cabbage Soup (Korhelyleves)

👤 5 servings medium 🌍 Hungarian facebook.com ↗

Венгерские щи, or Korhelyleves, is a traditional Hungarian cabbage soup that combines tender pork with smoked meats and tangy sauerkraut. This hearty, warming dish is seasoned with marjoram and paprika, creating a rich and comforting meal perfect for cold weather. The addition of sour cream adds a creamy finish to this authentic Hungarian classic.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g Pork meat
  • 500 g Smoked meats (ribs, brisket, sausages)
  • 500 g Sauerkraut
  • 150 g Onion
  • 3.5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Marjoram
  • 2.5 Bay leaves
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 3.5 tbsp Sour cream
  • 2.5 l Water
  • Caraway seeds
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: cut the pork meat and smoked meats into appropriate pieces, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and rinse the sauerkraut if it is too salty
  2. Heat water in a large pot and bring to a boil
  3. Add the pork meat and smoked meats to the boiling water
  4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic
  5. Add the sauerkraut to the pot
  6. Season with marjoram, paprika, and bay leaves
  7. Simmer the soup until the meat is tender
  8. Mix flour with a small amount of water to create a slurry and add to the soup to thicken if desired
  9. Stir in the sour cream to finish
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional spices as needed
  11. Serve hot

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