Hungarian Egg Noodle Soup (Lebbencsleves)
A warming, soul-satisfying Hungarian soup of soft egg noodles in a savory broth flavored with caramelized onions and paprika. Vegetarian and ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until deeply golden and soft, about 12–15 minutes.
Step 2
Sprinkle paprika over the onions and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid burning.
Step 3
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4
Add egg noodles to the simmering broth and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with fresh dill or parsley. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy-bottomed pot (6-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon for stirring
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- ladle
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