Hungarian Pasta Sheet Soup

1. Dice the bacon and fry until crispy.

2. Add the lard and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

3. Stir in the garlic, remove from heat briefly, and mix in the paprika.

4. Add the diced potatoes, pepper and tomato.

5. Pour in the water, season, and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. Toast the pasta sheets in a dry pan until golden.

7. Add the toasted pasta to the soup and cook until tender.

8. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Tip: Toasting the pasta gives the soup its characteristic flavor.