Halasle

Name: Halasle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: 2 lbs mixed fresh fish (carp, catfish, pike), skin and bones removed, cut into chunks; 1 medium yellow onions, diced; 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp Hungarian hot paprika; 8 cups fish or vegetable stock; 1/2 lb potatoes, diced; 1 medium carrot, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Traditional Hungarian fisherman's soup bursting with mixed fish, paprika, and a rich broth. A luxurious yet rustic dish that celebrates fresh catch and bold spice.

60 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs mixed fresh fish (carp, catfish, pike), skin and bones removed, cut into chunks
1 medium yellow onions, diced
2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
1/2 tsp Hungarian hot paprika
8 cups fish or vegetable stock
1/2 lb potatoes, diced
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Add 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika and 1/2 tsp Hungarian hot paprika, stirring constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
3

Pour in 8 cups fish or vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add 1/2 lb diced potatoes, 1 medium sliced carrot, and 2 bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
4

Gently add 2 lbs cut into chunks mixed fresh fish (carp, catfish, pike), skin and bones removed to the simmering broth. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
5

Simmer gently until fish is cooked through and flakes easily, about 10-15 minutes. Do not boil vigorously or the fish will break apart.
6

Remove bay leaves. Check that fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
7

Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

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What is Halasle?

Traditional Hungarian fisherman's soup bursting with mixed fish, paprika, and a rich broth. A luxurious yet rustic dish that celebrates fresh catch and bold spice. This reference files it under Hungarian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 60 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Halasle reach?

For Halasle, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in Halasle?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Halasle uses 2 lbs mixed fresh fish (carp, catfish, pike), skin and bones removed, cut into chunks.

How many calories are in Halasle?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 38 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 750 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Halasle?

Yes. Refrigerate Halasle for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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