Hungarian Potato and Sausage Soup - Food Wishes

All hot soups can nourish the body, and comfort the soul, but some seem to do so more profoundly than others, and this Hungarian Potato and Sausage Soup is a perfect example. By the way, I’ve never been to Hungry, so I’m not sure how authentic this is, but if I ever go, I really hope they have this soup.

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[VaiRostampour]

The hearty content, the community, the positivity in the comment section. Everything about this channel is the best of YouTube.

[ricsixd]

As a Hungarian, I literally just had this dish for dinner before I hopped on youtube and saw the recipe. I approve of the authenticity.

[jerzy]

I'm simple Polish man, I see Hungarian, potato and sausage I press like.

[veggieto]

Hungarian here. If you can't find Hungarian " csabai kolbasz" sausage, which is what should really be used in this recipe, the next best thing is a nice dry Spanish Chorizo sausage.

[rensis]

"If you are not slightly embarassed by how much you're putting on, it's probably not enough" - You think like a true Hungarian, sir.

[Dunadi]

Hungarian here (like born, raised, and still living in Hungary) and first of all: this is a fairly accurate recipe (it's never gonna be fully accurate because everyone's mom and grandma, as in nagyi, makes it different) but a couple of notes: we rarely cook with butter or olive oil, sunflower oil or animal lard is the go to (duck fat is especially delicious, but for weekdays it's sunflower oil). For sausage substitution chorizo would be recommended (or any pork sausage that has a shitload of paprika, garlic, and some cumin). My grandma never used cabbage in a potato soup or lebbencs soup, but should a time of need or food shortages would have come I'm pretty sure she wouldn't have shy away from using it to beef up the soup. Also, most Hungarian soups are thinner than most "American" soups, so you could omit the flour (but if you want it thicker it's not a sin). And huge YES for the sour cream! (Now forgive me, while I trade some cans of beans for some potatoes with my neighbour, because that's the only thing I miss for this recipe)

[bobpugh]

One of the best things I've made in the last couple of years. When it was finished, I tasted a few spoons full and it was great . . . but the crowning glory was the addition of the vinegar which elevated it to another level or two

[donnamarsh]

My Grandmother was from Hungary. Will definitely be trying! Will make me feel close to her, as she passed decades ago. Thank you, Chef John!

[Drakonak]

John, I've been stirring for three years, but I'm still not happy yet!

[AliciaNyblade]

"When the going gets tough, the tough make soup."
That hit me right in the heart. There will indeed be a lot of dark days ahead, but, gods willing, warm and well-stocked kitchens will help us through. Making magic with food is one of the oldest, most comforting things humans can do. Thank you, Chef John. I'll definitely be trying this dish. Hope you and yours stay safe and well. Blessed be. )O(

[Abasha]

"Simmer another 10 min, or until you're happy" Chef John clearly cares for us during these troubled times!

[Jwnorton]

Back in the 90's, I trained with the German Army, and had sausage\potato soup for lunch one day, and fell in love. I've been searching high and low for it, to no avail. Thanks for this - can't wait to make it.

[PixelSlayer]

I'm not Hungarian, just hungry, but I appreciate the recipe nonetheless, especially this series you're doing of recipes that are simple to make with easy to store ingredients. I think I might actually end up making this!

[Rudude]

I love chef john. "That's just you cooking" and "once all those tough decisions have been made" and "stir it anyways, half the fun of making a homemade soup is stirring it once in a while" captures the essence and joys of cooking, and encourages new cooks to being confident and enjoying what they're doing. I feel like it comes from such a genuine and good place that it just makes me happy to watch all these videos. Not even on some old person facebook vibes lol

[ImInLoveWithBulla]

“You can use olive oil instead of butter, if you want to make this animal-free. So the next step is to add the sausage...”

[KnessOfThings]

The informative comments from the Hungarians in this video are just as wonderful as the video. As a smoked paprika/onion/potato fan I'll definitely be trying this as soon as possible.

[kjteitel]

Just wanted to say thank you, I tried this and made it for my daughter (who doesn't like soup). She went back for seconds and now wants me to mail her some because she has alergies (her chicken soup). Great soup recipe and easy to follow steps. BTW, it also freezes well, and I used yokon gold potatoes and it was devine!

[intraum]

i don't know how many times i've heard chef john say "white vinegar - which is generally what we add when we want to increase the acidity of a dish, without adding any additional flavour" almost verbatim... but i appreciate it every time.

[JessicaPierce]

After bookmarking many of your recipes, I finally made this one. I was so happy to realize I had every single ingredient already in the house. So this was the perfect comforting self-isolation meal. Thanks, Chef John!

[AverytheCubanAmerican]

When the going gets tough, the tough makes soup. Well said