Bograch (Spicy Soup)
Bograch is a traditional soup from Zakarpattia, a Ukrainian region in the Carpathian Mountains. This thick and aromatic soup, traditionally prepared over open fire in cast iron cauldron, combines meat, peppers, paprika and regional spices. The characteristic smoky aroma and rich flavors made this soup the gastronomic symbol of Zakarpattia.
Author's recipe
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Bograch (Spicy Soup)
Bograch is an ancestral recipe from the Carpathian Mountains, developed by regional shepherds who needed nutritious meals during harsh winters. Traditionally cooked in cast iron cauldron over open fire, which gives it the characteristic smoky aroma. Today it's the gastronomic symbol of Zakarpattia, where every family has their traditional recipe, representing the essence of Ukrainian mountain cuisine.
Ingredients
Beef and pork, potatoes, onion, sweet peppers, Carpathian paprika, tomatoes, aromatic spices, salt.