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Rustic Hungarian soup with sliced sausage, white beans, carrots, and celery in a golden broth garnished with parsley.

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
pressure cook 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course main course
Cuisine Hungarian-Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 677 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
 
 

For the Beans

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

For the Soup

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium red onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 medium carrots diced
  • 1 medium red chili minced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 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
  • 1 tbsp 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.

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 27gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 2218mgPotassium: 1287mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9612IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 5mg
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