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Halászlé

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A hot, flavorful fish soup traditional in Hungary, made with fish and vegetables.

Halászlé

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⏱️ 15 min prep + 30 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 2 kg of fish (such as swordfish, carp, or pike)
  • 1 liter of fish broth
  • 2 onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 chili pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 2 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Method

  1. Prepare the fish by cutting the meat into small pieces and cooking it in a pot with fish broth.
  2. Dice the onions, carrots, cucumbers, and zucchini.
  3. In a pan, sauté the garlic and red onion in a bit of olive oil.
  4. Add the vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add the vegetables to the pot with the fish and broth, bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Add the chili pepper, mint, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Serve hot in a bowl and garnish with chili powder.

The story

Halászlé has a history dating back to the Middle Ages when local fishermen used fish scraps to prepare this rich and nutritious soup.

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