Here’s a delicious and flavorful recipe for Hungarian Beef Consommé (Marhahúsleves), a traditional and rich beef broth soup that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s comforting and full of deep flavors! 🥣
Ingredients (Serves 6-8):
- For the Broth:
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef shank or stew meat, cut into chunks (with bone if possible for richness)
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 celery stalks, cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3-4 whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a few sprigs of fresh thyme)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt, to taste
- Water (enough to cover the ingredients)
- For the Garnish (optional):
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Thinly sliced green onions (optional)
- A drizzle of sour cream (optional)