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Babgulyás - Traditional Bean Goulash

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Servings

6

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours

Babgulyás is a warming traditional Hungarian soup. This hearty bean goulash is a one-pot delight, perfect to keep you going through cold winter evenings. Made with intensely aromatic smoked paprika and traditional herbs and spices, it is the essence of the countryside in a delicious dish.

Wine pairing: Serve with a glass of Szent Gaál Winery's Szekszárdi Kadarka 2019, as the freshness and zestiness of the Kadarka grapes goes beautifully with the richness of the bean soup.

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Ingredients

500g dry kidney beans
250g ham hock (optional)
1 vegetable stock cube
1tbsp. lard
1 brown onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tomatoes
2 bell peppers
3 carrots, cut into cubes
2 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. goulash paste
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried tarragon
2 dried bay leaves
100g csipetke - pinched pasta
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
salt
sour cream

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Directions

In a bowl, cover the beans with 1-2 inches of cold water and let them soak overnight.
Heat the lard in a saucepan, then add the onions and sauté until almost golden brown.
Add the garlic, tomatoes and bell peppers, then sprinkle with paprika, black pepper, cumin and tarragon. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Add 8 cups of cold water, then add the chorizo, the goulash paste, toss in the bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add 2 cups of hot water and the beans. Stir and cook for 20 minutes.
Add the carrots, csipetke and salt. Adjust to medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Season with vinegar to taste, then serve in a bowl with a spoonful of sour cream.

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