Hungarian goulash soup

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4xesMed Onions, peeled & chopped
2xesLg cloves Garlic, crushed
½cupShortening or salad oil
tablespoonPaprika (Hungarian)
3poundsLean Beef Chuck (1\" cubes)
2xesLg Tomatoes, peeled & choppe
2teaspoonsCaraway seeds
teaspoonDried Marjoram
1teaspoonMinced Lemon peel
8cupsWater
2teaspoonsSalt
½teaspoonPepper
4xesMed Potatoes, peeled & cubed

Directions

Cut chuck into 1" cubes.

Saute onions and garlic in heated shortening or oil in a large kettle until tender. Stir in paprika; cook 1 minute. Wipe beef cubes until dry. Brown cubes, several at a time, on all sides. Add tomatoes, caraway seeds, marjoram, lemon peel, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 45 minutes. Add potatoes and continue to cook about 20 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender. Serves 10.