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Creamy green pea stew served with fresh parsley.
Traditional green pea stew - Quick and healthy lunch idea.

Creamy Hungarian Green Pea Stew

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
A good 'főzelék' isn't a floury mush, but a celebration of vegetables in a creamy robe. The soul of this pea stew is the natural sweetness of the peas contrasted with the salty sour cream thickening. It resembles a 'velouté', where the ratio of fat, flour, and liquid determines silkiness. The goal is for the peas to remain crisp while the sauce embraces them.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Ladle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Sauté the finely chopped onion in oil over low heat until soft and translucent, then add minced garlic and paprika.

Tip: Add paprika only at the very end, pulling the pan off the heat, because its sugar content burns instantly in hot oil.
2 ✓

Pour in water, bring to a boil, then add the green peas. Cook on medium heat until tender but firm.

Tip: Frozen peas are young and cook fast. Taste constantly: if the skin isn't tough but the inside isn't mush, it's ready.
3 ✓

Prepare the thickening: mix flour and milk in a small bowl until smooth, then temper it (add a ladle of hot cooking liquid) before pouring into the peas.

Tip: Tempering prevents the cold milk mixture from curdling in the hot soup, keeping the sauce silky.
4 ✓

Simmer a few minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.

Tip: Do not boil after adding sour cream, or the proteins may curdle and become grainy.
5 ✓

Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Tip: Add parsley at the end to preserve its bright green color and fresh aroma.

Recipe FAQ

What if the thickening got lumpy?
Don't panic! You can't fix it with a blender without crushing the peas, but you can strain the liquid through a sieve and then put the peas back in.
Can I use canned peas?
Yes, but add them only at the very end just to heat through, as they are already soft.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Green Peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 head Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cups Water (or broth)