German Goulash Soup
Traditional Goulash stems from the Hungarian culture as a form of meat stew or soup. Other central European cultures also have a version and this one is based off of one of those. My father used to talk about some of the food he discovered when he was in the War in the early 60's. He discussed one fond memory of discovering real German Goulash. Not the kind that some American's eat of a macaroni with ground beef and tomatoes, but rather a sultry, delicious, hearty soup made specifically in this part of Europe. He was stationed in Berlin and remembers finding this soup in a small little restaurant he frequented when he had time to leave his post. He could remember exactly all that was in it, but wasn't too sure on the spice blend. I did a little research and found practically the exact soup he was speaking of. I have listed the original recipe I found at the bottom that I used for inspiration in creating my copycat. Please enjoy German Goulash Soup.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbl butter
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 lb beef cubes
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 2 tbl paprika
- 2 tbl tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1/2 tsp marjoram
- Salt/Pepper
1. In a large stock pot melt your butter over medium high heat.
2. Sauté the onion and carrot until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic until fragrant.
3. Toss in the beef cubes and salt and pepper. Brown the beef.
4. Mix in the stock, paprika, tomato paste, caraway seeds and marjoram. Bring to a low boil.
5. Toss in potatoes, cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked through, roughly 15-20 minutes. At this point the soup will have thickened up a bit.
This was a quick and easy one pot meal to make that definitely was hearty and full of flavor. Perfect for the colder nights occurring during this autumn time.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 3+
Original Link for recipe.
https://germangirlinamerica.com/goulash-soup-goulasch-suppe/
My father in Berlin, second from right.
Sauté of vegetables and beef
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