

"Unfortunately, our farmers are facing a similar situation with prices for the feed, fertiliser and fuel they need to produce milk, all rising significantly in recent months. A statement from Lurpak's owner Arla Foods said: "We understand that recent inflation in food price is hitting many households really hard right now. He added: “The work with the government is less about inflation, but it’s more about making sure that the product keeps flowing."Īccording to the BBC, Lurpak has suggested the price rises are to ensure that dairy farmers get a fair deal. We’re on the edge of dairy shortages and there is more inflation to come.” And apart from shortages the firm is warning prices are likely to rise still further.Īrla Foods UK managing director Ash Amirahmadi issued the warning saying: “If 3% gets to 5%, we know that will lead to shortages, in terms of we can’t meet the demand that’s there. And it warned if this grew to 5% then there would be shortages on the shelves, reports the Birmingham Mail.Īrla Foods has a number of leading brands including Lurpak, Cravendale and Bob Milk, and it is understood all could be affected. This means many are cutting back on milking with the firm saying milk volumes are currently down by about 3%. It has been reported that four out of five of its UK farmers looking to hire staff have received "very few" or even "zero" applications from those with the correct experience and qualifications. The firm said its farmers are facing problems recruiting suitable staff. For the manufacturer Arla Foods, which produces the dairy product, has warned there could be shortages ahead. Reheat in a small saucepan.Many Lurpak fans have already be left unhappy as the popular butter's price soared to £9 for a kilo tub but now they could be facing further problems. You can store the soup in the fridge for up to 3 days. That's it! Serve with bread on the side and enjoy hot. When the potatoes are ready, add the sliced sausages and cook for another 5 minutes. Top up with 2 litres of water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and soft. Add the tomato paste, the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Mix a couple of times with a wooden spoon. Now add the diced potatoes, the sliced carrot and finely diced bell pepper. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the finely diced onion and fry for a few minutes until translucent. Heat up a little oil in a large soup pan. You can either use homemade vegan sausages or purchased vegan hot dogs which taste fantastic in this soup. Now, of course, we used vegan sausages to make our dish vegan but you can use any type of sausage you desire. To make a traditional paprika soup you will need simple and honest ingredients: potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, paprika, bell pepper, oil, tomato paste, salt and pepper and sausage.

The carrot, onion and potato will add to the soup, making it irresistible and hearty. Ideally, you will use a bright red one to help colour your soup even more. If you want your Hungarian paprika soup to stand out, then good paprika is paramount. You can also choose to hang it vertically or horizontally depending on space and storage needs. It's, in fact, the paprika that will give your dish character and will uplift the taste. Good paprika will have a striking ruby or red colour, an intense flavour and rich aroma. Hungary is famous for its paprika made from fresh peppers grown in the world-famous regions. The secret to a good authentic Hungarian soup is the paprika used.

Which literally translates to paprika potato soup. My husband tells me it's called paprikás krumplileves in its native language. And by now, you must know that I love soups as I already made broccoli soup, delicious leek and potato and carrot and ginger amongst others.Īuthentic Hungarian paprika soup has potato and paprika in it. If you love paprika and want to create a super quick and easy Eastern European soup, then this is the recipe for you. Turns out, we found the perfect recipe that reminds him of home and his childhood. Living with a Hungarian man meant that I can easily find out if my paprika soup passes the benchmark. I bought lots of original Hungarian paprika from Szeged, and started experimenting. As an avid paprika lover, I jumped at the opportunity to recreate an authentic soup. Recently my Hungarian husband told me he misses Hungarian paprika soup he used to eat as a kid.
