Hungarian Hangover soup (Korhelyleves) -🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Korhelyleves, also known as Hungarian Hangover Soup, is a hearty, slightly sour cabbage soup traditionally made to revive you after a long night — hence the name! It’s warming, rich, and full of smoky, meaty flavor.

🍲 Korhelyleves – Hungarian Hangover Soup 🇭🇺

Made with sauerkraut, smoked sausage, paprika, and sour cream.

🧺 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 300 g (10 oz) smoked sausage (like kolbász), sliced
• 500 g (1 lb) sauerkraut, rinsed slightly if too sour
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1–1.5 liters (4–6 cups) water or light broth
• 150 ml (½–⅔ cup) sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
• Optional: 1 tsp hot paprika or chili flakes for spice

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