Creamy Lecsó Soup with Poached Egg and Crispy Sausage Topping

Creamy Lecsó Soup with Poached Egg and Crispy Sausage Topping 🍲🥚🌶️

⏳ Prep Time: 35 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4
🔪 Difficulty Level: Hard

Ingredients for 4 Servings

📌 Soup Base:
✅ 25 ml sunflower oil 🌻
✅ 4 large lecsó bell peppers 🌶️
✅ 3 medium ripe tomatoes 🍅
✅ 20 g Univer Onion Paste 🧅
✅ 50 g Univer Édes Anna Sweet Paprika Paste 🌶️
✅ Salt & freshly ground pepper 🧂

📌 Toppings:
✅ 4 fresh eggs 🥚
✅ 1 tbsp vinegar 🍶
✅ 60 g smoked paprika sausage 🌭

Instructions

🔥 1. Sauté the Vegetables

• Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot.
• Add sliced lecsó peppers and sauté until softened.
• Stir in chopped tomatoes and Univer Onion Paste, cooking until the vegetables break down.

🥣 2. Blend into a Creamy Soup

• Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour back into the pot, add 400 ml water and Univer Édes Anna Sweet Paprika Paste.
• Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

🥚 3. Prepare the Poached Eggs

• Bring water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan and add 1 tbsp vinegar.
• Create a whirlpool with a spoon and gently drop in an egg.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

🔥 4. Make the Crispy Sausage Topping

• Slice the smoked paprika sausage into thin rounds.
• Fry in a dry pan until crispy, then finely chop to create a crunchy topping.

🍲 5. Serve & Enjoy

• Pour hot lecsó soup into bowls.
• Place a poached egg in the center and sprinkle with the crispy sausage topping.

Enjoy this flavorful, creamy Hungarian soup with a delicious balance of textures and spices! 😋🔥