Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe

Name: Hungarian Goulash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 large onions, sliced; 1 1/2 lb (680g) boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 in (4cm) cubes; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 whole cloves; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 1 quart (1 liter) beef or chicken stock; Sour cream, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
3 large onions, sliced
1 1/2 lb (680g) boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 in (4cm) cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 whole cloves
4 tbsp tomato paste
1 quart (1 liter) beef or chicken stock
Sour cream, to serve

1
Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and cook about 12 minutes, or until tender and golden.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan.
4
In batches, add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned.
5
Transfer to a plate and season with salt.
6
Add the beef, paprika, caraway seeds, cayenne, and cloves to the onions, then stir in the tomato paste.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, until the mixture is very fragrant.
8
Stir in the stock and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
10
Simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve, topping each portion with a dollop of sour cream.
13
Variation
14
Goulash Dumplings
15
To make this traditional accompaniment, mix 2 cups flour, 4 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt and enough water to form a smooth, elastic dough.
16
Divide into 12 portions and, with floured hands, roll into balls.
17
Place the dumplings in the soup for the last 2530 minutes of cooking.

786

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 large onions, sliced, 1 1/2 lb (680g) boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 in (4cm) cubes, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Hungarian Goulash Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hungarian Goulash Soup

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