Rustic Hungarian Soup Recipe

Rustic Hungarian Soup is a hearty and comforting soup made with pinto beans, smoked beef sausage, and colorful vegetables. It has a rich and smoky flavor from paprika, chili paste, and sausage, while the beans make it filling and satisfying. This soup is perfect for cold days or when you want a warm homemade meal for lunch or dinner.

This simple Instant Pot recipe works in any pressure cooker or on the stovetop. Cook the beans until tender, then cook the vegetables, sausage, and seasonings together to build a flavorful soup base. Finally, combine everything in one pot to create a wholesome and delicious soup.

Rustic Hungarian Soup

A hearty and flavorful Hungarian-style soup made with pinto beans, smoked beef sausage, vegetables, paprika, and herbs. This comforting soup is filling, smoky, and perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

pressure cook 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course main course

Cuisine Hungarian-Inspired

Servings 4

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

  

For the Beans

• 1 lb Pinto beans washed and drained
• 6 cups water

For the Soup

• 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium red onions chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
• 3 medium carrots diced
• 1 medium red chili minced
• 1 celery stalk sliced
• 1 lb Smoked beef sausage
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried tarragon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chili pepper paste
• 2 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1 lb Smoked beef sausages sliced
• 8 cups water
• Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

 

• Add 6 cups of water and pinto beans to a pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then quick release the pressure. Drain the beans and set aside.
• In the inner pot of Instant Pot, heat olive oil and add the red onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add the red bell pepper and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the red chili and celery. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the smoked beef sausages and cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the paprika, dried basil, dried tarragon, salt, black pepper, and chili pepper paste. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
• Pour in 8 cups of water and mix well.
• Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure.
• Add the cooked and drained beans to the soup and mix well.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Notes

You can adjust the chili paste according to your preference.
Smoked beef sausage gives the soup its rich flavor, but other smoked sausage can also be used.
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.