Smoky Potato and Toasted Pasta Soup

A shepherd's invention. The unique step is frying the dry pasta in bacon fat ('lebbencs'), giving a deep, nutty flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Render chopped bacon. Remove bits, keep fat.

Tip: Base flavor.
2

Fry dry pasta in hot fat until browned.

Tip: Nutty flavor.
3

Add onion, garlic, paprika (off heat).

Tip: Don't burn paprika.
4

Add water, potatoes, season.

Tip: Simmer till tender.
5

Serve with bacon bits.

Tip: Hearty meal.

Recipe FAQ

Cloudy?
Boiled too hard.
Pasta type?
Flat squares or broken lasagna sheets.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Pasta squares or broken lasagna sheets
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 oz Smoked Bacon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 6 cups water