Hungarian Sour Cabbage Soup (Körhélyvés)

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

The foundation of Hungarian sour cabbage soup is a generous amount of fermented cabbage, while the broth includes smoked pork and bacon. The bacon should be sautéed in paprika or paprika paste beforehand — this is what transforms ordinary soup into 'Körhélyvés.'

Ingredients

Sauerkraut - 15 oz
Onion - 2 heads
Vegetable Oil - 0 fl oz
Wheat Flour - 0 oz
Hunter's Sausages - 5 oz
Bacon - 5 oz
Smoked Ham on the Bone - 10 oz
Garlic - 2 cloves
Sour Cream - 5 oz
Black Cumin (Cumin) - 1 tablespoon
Paprika - 1 tablespoon
Chipotle Pepper Paste - 1 tablespoon
Dill - to taste
Bay leaf - 2 pieces
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Chop the sauerkraut to shorten it.

Step 3

Rinse the cabbage with cold water twice.

Step 4

Pour 1.2 liters of water over the smoked pork, add a bay leaf, and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Then remove the pork and cut it into 1x1 cm cubes.

Step 6

Slice the sausage into rings or half-rings depending on the desired size.

Step 7

Sauté diced bacon over low heat.

Step 8

Add the chopped onion and sauté it until translucent, then add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and paprika paste. Stir in the flour, mix well, and add the vegetable mixture to the broth.