Hungarian Lamb Vegetable Soup

Palóc leves (pal-OWTS lev-esh) is a rich soup commonly made in northeastern Hungary. It is named after the Palóc tribe that lived in that area and is flavored with the most commonly used Hungarian spices—caraway, marjoram, and paprika. It also uses the favorite fats of Hungary—sour cream and lard.

Hungarian soups are thickened in a variety of ways. The most distinctive is the method used in this recipe. We combine flour with sour cream, which we add to the base of the soup be