Húsleves (Hungarian Beef Soup)

Method

1. 1

   Preparing the meat

   Place the washed beef and bone in cold water, then warm them slowly in the pan.

2. 2

   Skimming the scum

   As it heats, keep skimming the foam from the surface continuously.

   15 min
3. 3

   Vegetables and seasoning

   Add the cleaned vegetables, left whole, with the garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns to the meat, and season with salt.

4. 4

   Slow simmering

   Simmer gently over a low heat until the meat is tender.

   120 min
5. 5

   Straining

   Strain the broth through a sieve, and transfer the meat and vegetables to a separate dish.

   10 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Serve the soup piping hot, with the meat and vegetables on the side, sprinkled with fresh parsley.