German Goulash Soup (Gulaschsuppe)

A hearty and flavorful German soup, perfect for a cold day. This Gulaschsuppe is packed with tender beef, potatoes, and paprika.

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 120 min
Total Time: 145 min
Servings: 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb Beef chuck (Cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 large Yellow onions (Chopped)
  • 2 large Red bell peppers (Cored, seeded, and chopped)
  • 3 medium Potatoes (Peeled and cubed)
  • 8 cups Beef broth
  • 3 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Caraway seeds
  • 1 tsp Marjoram (Dried)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 piece Bay leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Sour cream (For garnish (optional))
  • to taste Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

    Time: 10 min
  2. 2.

    Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    Time: 7 min
  3. 3.

    Stir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, caraway seeds, and marjoram. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

    Time: 2 min
  4. 4.

    Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

    Time: 90 min
  5. 5.

    Add the chopped bell peppers and cubed potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes and bell peppers are tender.

    Time: 30 min
  6. 6.

    Remove the bay leaves. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

    Time: 1 min
  7. 7.

    Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Tips

  • 💡For a richer flavor, use bone-in beef chuck.
  • 💡Adjust the amount of paprika to your preference.
  • 💡Gulaschsuppe tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have had time to meld together.

Recipe from TheCookbook.ai

Created by Shannon Williams