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Palóc soup (potato and meat soup)

Palóc soup is a rustic Hungarian soup made with pork, potatoes and cabbage, seasoned with paprika and marjoram. It's a recipe from the mountainous northern region of the country.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork into 2 cm cubes and dice the onions.
  2. Melt the lard in a large pot and sauté the onions until golden.
  3. Take the pot off the heat, add the sweet paprika then the pork cubes, and brown them over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water, add the bay leaf and marjoram, then simmer for 40 minutes with the lid on.
  5. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots and shredded cabbage, then cook for another 15 minutes.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, add the vinegar and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Pork-free version. Replace the pork with beef for braising and cook a little longer.

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Original Ecomely recipe.