Classic Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe

This classic Hungarian goulash soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. Made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich paprika-infused broth, this soup will warm you up from the inside out. It's easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. Serve it with crusty bread or over egg noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
4. Stir in the sweet paprika, caraway seeds, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Return the browned meat to the pot and pour in the beef broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
8. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9. Garnish each bowl of goulash soup with chopped fresh parsley.
10. Serve hot with crusty bread or over egg noodles.

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