Palocleves (Paloc Soup)
Description
This rustic Palocleves is a comforting Hungarian-style soup that brings the warmth of a country kitchen to your table. The dish features tender cubes of lean lamb slow-cooked until fork-tender, infused with aromatic caraway seeds, garlic, and vibrant paprika. Crispy bacon adds a savory depth, while fresh green beans and potatoes provide a satisfying texture. The broth is thickened with a golden roux and finished with a splash of sour cream for a velvety richness.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a large saucepan or Dutch oven until it releases enough fat to fry the onion.
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Add the minced onion to the bacon fat and fry for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
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Add the diced lamb to the pot along with 1/4 cup water, caraway seeds, paprika, and mashed garlic.
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Cover and cook over very low heat until the lamb is tender, stirring often and adding a little water occasionally to prevent burning.
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Meanwhile, cook the cut green beans in 2 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon salt until tender but still somewhat crunchy.
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Save the bean cooking liquid and set the beans aside.
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In a small skillet, make a roux with the flour and lard, cooking it until it reaches a golden-brown color.
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Dilute the roux with 1 cup of cold water, stirring constantly, then add this mixture to the lamb pot.
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In a separate pot, cook the diced potatoes with the bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1 1/2 quarts of water until they are done but not mushy.
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Pour the cooked potatoes and their cooking liquid, along with the green beans and their liquid, into the meat pot.
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Add enough water to the main pot to achieve a soup consistency.
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Season with black pepper and remaining salt to taste, then simmer gently for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
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Stir in the sour cream just before serving, and garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 328kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23.2g36%
- Saturated Fat 8.1g41%
- Cholesterol 63.7mg22%
- Sodium 367.0mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.7g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 23.6g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
