
Hungarian Sour Cabbage Soup (Körhélyvés)
Soups • Lithuanian
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.
Step 9
Add the meat and cabbage to the soup, bring it to a boil, then stir in the sour cream. Once the soup comes to a boil again, remove it from the heat.
Step 10
Serve with chopped dill.
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