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Authentic German Goulash Soup Recipe (Gulaschsuppe)

Full recipe at thefreshcooky.com

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-1 1/2 pounds beef (I used steak tips, may use sirloin, stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1/2-1 inch cubes)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 2-3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2-3 bell peppers (colors your choice)
  • 3-4 red potatoes (diced into cubes)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram (or sub with oregano or Italian seasoning)
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional, but add that authentic flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika (optional, but not super spicy)
  • 2 cups dry red wine (or substitute with 1/4 cup pickle juice or your favorite vinegar and the rest beef broth)
  • 2 cups beef broth (add up to 3 cups more for soupier soup)
  • kosher salt (to taste, start with 1 teaspoon, then adjust before serving)
  • black pepper (to taste, start with 1/2-1 teaspoon, then adjust before serving)

Overview

Prep Time:
20 m
Cook Time:
2 hr 30 min
Total Time:
2 hr 50 min

Category

Soup, Main

Cuisine

German

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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