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Halászlé (fisherman's soup)

Fiery-red Hungarian river fish soup built on a strained fish-and-onion base with lots of paprika.

Time
90min
Steps
5
Halászlé (fisherman's soup), photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat and fish.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer heads, bones, onions, pepper and tomato in 2400 ml water 1 hour.

    2. 2

      Press through a sieve to a thick base.

    3. 3

      Bring back to a boil, stir in paprika and salt.

    4. 4

      Add fish steaks and simmer 10–12 minutes without stirring (shake the pot), until the fish flakes.

    5. 5

      Serve with hot peppers and bread.

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