Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried pinto bean
  • 2 large ham hocks
  • 6 large carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar

Method

  • Wash and sort beans.
  • Soak in cold water overnight; drain.
  • In a large 8-qt.
  • soup kettle, combine the beans, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, meat and paprika.
  • Add enough water to cover ingredients by 2 inches simmer, partly covered, for 2 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water as needed.
  • When beans are tender; remove meat to side dish.
  • To make Csipetke, mix flour, salt, egg and oil into stiff dough; let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Blend in sour cream if desired.
  • Mix in parsley and vinegar; adjust seasoning.
  • Cut reserved ham into bite-size pieces; stir into soup.