Here’s a cozy and hearty Hungarian Ham and Bean Soup recipe — a comforting dish traditionally enjoyed across Hungary, especially in winter months. 🇭🇺
🫘 Hungarian Ham and Bean Soup (Sonkás Bableves)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried white beans (such as Great Northern or navy beans)
- 1 large ham bone (or 2 cups diced smoked ham)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 parsnip, sliced (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp paprika (sweet Hungarian)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 2–3 cups water or chicken broth
For the Roux (optional but traditional):
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil or lard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced