Oct 19, 2011
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Palócleves (Lamb Soup With Sour Cream)

Hungarian chef Andrea Németh mixes sour cream with flour before adding it to this paprika-spiced lamb and vegetable soup. It thickens the soup and prevents the cream from curdling. This recipe first appeared in our November 2011 issue along with Beth Kracklauer's story The Art of Soup.
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SERVES 4–6

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup canola oil
10 oz. lamb shoulder, cut into ½″ cubes
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. Hungarian hot paprika
4 oz. russet potato, peeled and cut into ½″ cubes
4 oz. yellow snap beans, cut into 1″ pieces
¾ cup sour cream, plus more to garnish
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. roughly chopped dill

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; add lamb, and cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a plate; set aside. Add garlic, bay leaves, onion, salt, and pepper to pot, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 15 minutes. Add lamb, paprika, and 4 cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until lamb is barely tender, about 20 minutes. Add potatoes and beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lamb and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and flour until smooth; add to soup, and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. To serve, ladle soup into 4 serving bowls, swirl with more sour cream, if you like, and garnish with dill.
Palócleves (Lamb Soup With Sour Cream)

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #142

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Ratings & Reviews (2)

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This soup is wonderful. Easy to prepare and the flavor is outstanding. The bold flavor of the paprika stands up well to the stronger taste of lamb. A great alternative to beef stew if you are looking for something "different" and new.
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Loved this soup. I subbed greek yogurt for the sour cream and it turned out really nice.
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