Classic Hungarian consommé
A classic Hungarian soup, clarified with ground meat and egg whites, and simmered for a long time with vegetables, served with quenelles (small dumplings).
This Hungarian consommé, which is slowly simmered, produces a clear and flavorful broth that can be served as an appetizer.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time4 hr 30 min
- Total5 hr
- DifficultyMedium
- CostModerate
- Calories202 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodClarification and refinement
- Estimated cost$17.93 $2.99 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $9.53
- $0.16
- $0.40
- $0.12
- $2.68
- $1.68
- $0.27
- $1.72
- $1.16
- $0.21
Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Cut the beef into small pieces, then mix it with tomato paste and egg whites. ≈ 8 min
- Place everything in a large pot with the salt and pepper, add the water, and bring to a boil.
- Peel and chop the vegetables into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Once the water starts to bubble, add the vegetables. ≈ 3 min
- Reduce the heat to a minimum and let it simmer gently, uncovered, for 4 to 4.5 hours. Skim occasionally if necessary.
- At the end of the cooking process, strain the broth through a colander lined with several layers of cheesecloth.
- Serve very hot, with liver quenelles, semolina quenelles, a hard-boiled egg, or cooked vegetables. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Classic Hungarian consommé
- 500 g of beef chuck$9.53
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste$0.16
- 1 egg white$0.40
- 3 tablespoons of salt, packed$0.12
- 3 tablespoons of black peppercorns$2.68
- 1 tomato$1.68
- 3 cloves of garlic$0.27
- 1 celeriac$1.72
- 3 large carrots$1.16
- 1 medium onion$0.21
Total$17.93
that's $2.99 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 202 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g |
| Protein | 21.6 g |
| Salt | 0.34 g |
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