Spicy- Sour Hungarian Style Soup with Mushrooms and Smoked Sausage

Ingredients

• 250 grams smoked sausage
• 200 grams fresh mushrooms
• 1 piece onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika powder
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 piece hot chili pepper
• 200 grams cabbage
• 300 grams potatoes
• 1 liter beef or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons vinegar

Cooking instructions

1. Prepare ingredients — Slice the smoked sausage, chop the onion and garlic finely, clean and slice mushrooms, shred the cabbage, peel and cube potatoes, and finely chop the hot chili pepper.
2. Sauté aromatics and spices — Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. Stir in paprika powder, caraway seeds, and chopped chili pepper, cook briefly to release aroma.
3. Add sausage and mushrooms — Add sliced smoked sausage and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Simmer vegetables — Add chopped cabbage, potatoes, and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes and cabbage are tender.
5. Season with vinegar and adjust taste — Stir in vinegar for the characteristic sour flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more vinegar if desired. Let the soup rest covered for 5 minutes off heat before serving.