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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove the bay leaves. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Time: 1 min - 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