Best 3 Creamy Hungarian Bean Soup Recipes

HUNGARIAN GREEN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Chop the onion into small cubes and set aside.
• Wash the green beans, trim off the ends and cut the beans into 1 inch long pieces. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large pot and add the onions. Sauté the onions on medium heat until they become translucent.
• Add the green beans to the pot, then add 2 cups of broth. The mixture of onions and beans should just be covered.
• Add the paprika, reduce the heat, and let everything simmer for around 30 minutes (or until the beans are tender - but not mushy).
• Add the sour cream, milk, and corn starch together in a bowl and whisk well.
• Add the corn starch mixture to the pot and mix everything well.
• Bring the soup back to a boil for around 2 minutes or until it has reached the desired thickness. Stir frequently.
• Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY HUNGARIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Soak navy beans overnight.
• Drain them and place in large soup pot with onions, leek, carrots, and garlic.
• Add water to an inch above the level of the beans. Bring them to a boil and then simmer, covered, until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Make a light taupe-colored roux from the flour & butter in a small saucepan.
• Mix in the salt, pepper, and paprika. Ladle out 2 cups of the hot bean water and slowly stir it into the flour until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the beans, stirring constantly. Remove the soup from the heat and whisk in the sour cream and then the vinegar.
• Gently reheat the soup for about 10 minutes.

HUNGARIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cover beans with water by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Let stand 1 hour, then drain. Cover with about 2 quarts water, add ham hocks, and bring to a boil. Cook until beans are very tender, about 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour with enough water to form a smooth, thin paste. Stir in sour cream, then milk and mix well. Add the mixture to the beans. Add the vinegar. Bring soup to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.