Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 2–3 hours
Servings: 4–6 people

Ingredients

• 700 g beef with bones
• 2 carrots, peeled
• 1 parsnip, peeled
• 1 onion, peeled
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tomato
• 1 green pepper
• 8 cups of water
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the beef in a large pot and cover it with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil, then remove the foam from the surface.
3. Add the carrots, parsnip, onion, garlic, tomato, green pepper, and bay leaves.
4. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2–3 hours, until the beef is tender.
6. Remove the meat and vegetables from the broth.
7. Strain the soup if you prefer a clear broth.
8. Serve hot with the cooked beef and vegetables. You can also add noodles.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this traditional Hungarian-style soup with fresh parsley and crusty bread.