Traditional hungarian goulash soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsWhite onions; sliced
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsHungarian; (mild) paprika
500gramsGoulash beef cubes
2tablespoonsTomato paste
2Cloves garlic; minced
2teaspoonsCaraway seeds; (optional)
1teaspoonLemon zest
2teaspoonsFresh Marjoram or 1 teasp. dried
2litresBeef stock
500gramsPotatoes; peeled and diced
2teaspoonsBrown sugar
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonCornflour; mixed with 2
; tablespoons cold
; water
2Pickled cucumbers cut into fine dice
¼cupSour cream

Directions

Heat the olive oil and saute the onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, garlic, lemon zest and marjoram and stir well. Add the beef and tomato paste, and cook until the meat is well coated and a rich brown colour. Add the stock, salt, sugar and pepper and bring to the boil. Simmer for 1 hour.

Add the potatoes and continue cooking for a further 30 minutes. Check seasonings and adjust if necessary.

Mix the cornflour and cold water together and stir into the soup, mixing well. Allow the soup to thicken for a couple of minutes, then serve into individual bowls, garnishing with sour cream and finely diced cucumbers.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 1223 Calories (kcal); 56g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 136g Carbohydrate; 26mg Cholesterol; 20413mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 6 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 5½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 10 ½ Fat; ½ Other Carbohydrates Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.