Beef Soup Hungarian Style
Description:
Grandma’s of Old made this in their kettles in Hungary. The soup simmered all day while they worked in the fields. A hearty beef soup. I swear it’s what gave us strong bones as kids.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | beef chuck |
| 3 | beef bones with marrow |
| 3 | water |
| 4 | onions |
| 5 – 6 | carrots |
| 5 | celery |
| 2 | potatoes |
| 2 – 3 | garlic cloves |
| 3 | parsley |
| 1 | tomatoes |
| 1 | green pepper |
| 3 – 5 | cabbage leaves |
| 12 | kohlrabi |
| NA | peppercorns |
| 1 | salt |
| 1 | bay leaf |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 697.5
- Fat Content: 44.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 156.5mg
- Sodium Content: 215mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.5g
- Fiber Content: 5.1g
- Sugar Content: 7.6g
- Protein Content: 45g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour
- Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Roast the Meat and Bones:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- In a roasting pan, place the beef chuck and beef bones with marrow.
- Roast uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until they develop a rich, golden color.
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Prepare the Soup Base:
- Drain any excess fat from the roasting pan.
- Transfer the roasted meat and bones to a large soup pot.
- Add water to cover the meat and bones completely.
- Stir in the garlic cloves, peppercorns, onions, bay leaf, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface.
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Add the Vegetables:
- After simmering for 30 minutes, add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, and kohlrabi to the pot.
- Continue simmering until the meat and vegetables are tender, usually about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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Final Touches:
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, and cabbage leaves.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf and any remaining soup bones from the pot.
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Chill and Serve:
- Allow the soup to cool slightly, then refrigerate it.
- Once chilled, skim off any excess fat that has solidified on the surface.
- Serve the beef soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Optional Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the beef as a side dish with boiled potatoes and sauce for a hearty entree.
- Pair the soup with dumplings for a comforting meal.
- In Hungary, they traditionally serve Chicken liver dumplings alongside the soup, along with a roux-like tomato sauce for the meat.
This traditional Hungarian beef soup is not only hearty and flavorful but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and soul. Enjoy a taste of Hungary with each comforting spoonful! 🥣🇭🇺
