Bakonyi Betyárleves is a dish that represents Hungarian rural cuisine at its finest. The soup comes from the Bakony Mountains region, where the betyárs, the legendary heroes of the Hungarian people, lived. This rich, meaty soup reflects the simple but nourishing meals of the betyárs, which were made truly special by local ingredients and spices.
The base of Bakonyi Betyárleves is minced meat, mushrooms, onions and spices, and sour cream makes the dish creamy. The taste of the soup is given by the forest mushrooms, which make the dish even richer and more mouth-watering. The recipe exudes a true rural atmosphere and is the perfect choice on a long winter day when we want something truly hearty.
Sauté the finely chopped onions in oil until translucent.
Add the crushed garlic and diced pork, and cook until the pork is lightly browned.
Stir in the Hungarian sweet paprika, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers, then pour in the water.
Simmer over low heat until the pork is tender.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 10 minutes.
Whisk the sour cream with the all-purpose flour, temper it with some of the hot soup, and then stir it into the soup.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with fresh bread.
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