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

HungarianSoupStovetopPescatarian

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.

Questions

How long does Halasle keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Halasle?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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