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Lebencs soup enriched with pasta, potatoes, and smoked bacon

Lebbencsleves

Lebbencsleves is a true classic Hungarian dish, prepared by many families during the cold winter months. The base of the soup is homemade pasta, cut into small, thin strips, then cooked in a rich, meaty broth. Lebbencsleves is light yet nourishing, and the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

The soup offers a unique flavor profile, in which the combination of homemade pasta and meat plays a prominent role. In the old days, lebencsleves was a symbol of culinary creativity, as it was made using various leftover meats and vegetables. Today, it has become a true Hungarian classic, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 30 min
Total 45 min
450 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
⭕ 150 g Lebbencs Pasta (Hungarian flat pasta)
⭕ 300 g Potatoes
⭕ 1 Onion
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 100 g Smoked Bacon
⭕ 1 tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 1.5 l Water

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Dice the smoked bacon and fry it in a pot. Once the fat has rendered, remove the bacon pieces and set aside.

    2

    In the rendered bacon fat, toast the Lebbencs pasta until golden brown.

    3

    Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

    4

    Sprinkle with Hungarian sweet paprika, then add the diced potatoes.

    5

    Pour in the water, season with salt and pepper. Cook the soup until the potatoes are tender.

    6

    When serving, sprinkle with the fried bacon.