Hungarian Paprika-Potato Soup Recipe

Hungarian Paprika-Potato Soup Recipe

  • 2 pounds russet or other starchy potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon smoky paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon whole celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  1. Boil potatoes in stockpot of water until just soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash roughly. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in broth and then add potatoes back to pot. Stir and break up potatoes into broth to reach a slightly chunky consistency. (The idea is to create a textured soup, not a baby-food-smooth one.)
  4. Add dill, paprika, celery seeds, salt, nutmeg, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Pour in milk and combine to just heat through, 2 to 5 minutes. Do not boil.