Hungarian Soups

This Hungarian specialty is prepared with meat, traditionally beef, that is simmered in a rich paprika-infused broth, usually alongside onions, bell peppers, root vegetables, various spices, and occasionally tomatoes (in some regional variations).... READ MORE

Traditionally prepared with beef or chicken, this hearty Hungarian soup is a staple restaurant dish as well as a common home-cooked meal. Besides meat, it usually incorporates noodles, root vegetables, and a variety of spices. It is always served ... READ MORE

Halászlé or fisherman's soup is made with mixed river fish cooked in a broth that is heavily spiced with hot paprika. The fish—mainly carp, catfish, perch, or pike—is locally sourced from the Tisza and Danube riv... READ MORE

This sweet chilled soup made with sour cherries and sour cream is a traditional summertime dish. Also known as hideg meggyleves, meggykeszőce or cseresznyeleves, it is prepared throughout the country as soon as cherries ... READ MORE

This colorful vegetable soup is a staple Hungarian dish that is prepared with various fresh vegetables, water or broth, and different spices and herbs. Any seasonal vegetables can be used, but the soup usually abounds in carrots, onions, peas, lon... READ MORE

Tojásleves or rántott leves is a type of Hungarian soup that uses rântaș sauce, based on oil and fried flour. Onions, paprika, pepper, beaten eggs, flour, and caraway seeds are usually added to the dish in ord... READ MORE

Krumplileves is a traditional potato soup consisting of potatoes, flour, onions, paprika, tomatoes, carrots, and turnips. It is typically flavored with parsley, celery, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. When the vegetables are tender enough, and th... READ MORE

Jókai bableves is a flavorful Hungarian bean soup named after the famous writer Mór Jókai, who was a big fan of the dish. It is made with beans, smoked sausages, smoked meat, and vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, a... READ MORE

Palócleves is a traditional meat soup. It is made with lamb, mutton or pork, onions, garlic, paprika, potatoes, and flour. The soup is typically flavored with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and dill. When the vegetables are tender, sour cream is... READ MORE

Majgaluska leves is a traditional soup that contains chicken liver dumplings, made by mixing ground liver with eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, vegetable oil, and parsley. The broth is made with vegetables such as carrots, celery, ... READ MORE

Borleves is a traditional soup made with white wine, egg yolks, cloves, lemon juice, and sugar. When properly prepared, it should thicken during the cooking process, but the eggs mustn’t curdle. Its flavor is best described as rich, tart, an... READ MORE

Köménymagleves is a traditional soup prepared with caraway seeds as the main ingredient. The caraway seeds are cooked with flour and oil or fat to make a golden brown roux. The roux is then mixed with water and beaten eggs, and flavore... READ MORE