Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe

Name: Hungarian Goulash Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, chopped; 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 medium onions, chopped fine (approx 1 1/2 lbs); 3 minced garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika (Mom used Penzey's pretty exclusively. She swore by it!); 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 6 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible; 4 cups water; 2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped; 2 large russet potatoes, cubed; salt and pepper; sour cream (to garnish); Rustic Spaetzle; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour; water; salt; pepper; onion powder

Servings: persons

5 slices bacon, chopped
3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium onions, chopped fine (approx 1 1/2 lbs)
3 minced garlic cloves
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika (Mom used Penzey's pretty exclusively. She swore by it!)
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
6 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible
4 cups water
2 large red bell peppers, finely chopped
2 large russet potatoes, cubed
salt and pepper
sour cream (to garnish)
Rustic Spaetzle
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
water
salt
pepper
onion powder

1
In 8 quart dutch oven or heavy stockpot, cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring until crisp. Transfer bacon to large bowl, reserving fat in pan.
2
Brown chuck in bacon drippings in small batches over high heat and transfer to bowl as browned.
3
Reduce heat to medium, add vegetable oil, onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occassionally, until golden.
4
Add paprika, caraway seeds and flour stirring for 2 minutes.
5
Mix vinegar and tomato paste first, then whisk into spice mixture for one minute. (mixture will be very thick)
6
Stir in broth, water, seasonings, bell peppers, bacon and chuck and bring to a boil. Simmer soup covered, stirring occasionally. for about 3 hours or until beef is very tender. Add cubed potatoes and simmer covered for additional 20 minutes.
7
Make Spaetzle:
8
Mix 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour and enough water to make a thickish paste. Add salt, pepper and onion powder to taste. Put mixture on a cutting board and slide dough off with a knife, slicing it into thin rough edged noodle shapes, into boiling soup. Cook noodles for approx 10 minutes in broth before serving.
9
Serve garnished with sour cream and crusty bread on the side! DELICIOUS!

1648

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bacon, chopped, 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 1/2 inch cubes, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 medium onions, chopped fine (approx 1 1/2 lbs), 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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