RCI-SP.003.0006.001
Goulash Soup
Austrian Cuisine The Austrian version of the Goulash soup is an easy to prepare, inexpensive, tasty
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- lean beef500 g
- onions2 large
- potatoes2 largepeeled
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
- powdered sweet paprika3 tbsp
- powdered hot paprika1 tsp
- caraway seeds (not cumin)1 tsp
- thyme (fresh or dried)1 tsp
- bay leaf1 unit
- marjoram (fresh or dried)1 tsp
- tomato puree1/2 cup
- white vinegar50 ml
- beef stock or 2 stock cubes dissolved in 1 l of water.1 l
- black pepper1 unit
Method
1
Cut the beef and potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes. Cut the caraway seeds into rough chunks with a kitchen knife. Chop onions into thin slices. Warm the beef stock.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a cooking pan to medium/high heat. Fry the beef cubes until medium brown and crispy, remove and drain on a kitchen towel.
3
Turn to medium heat. Add another tbsp of vegetable oil and roast the caraway seeds for 1 min. Add the onions and turn to low heat. Gently roast the onions until they turn yellowish.
4
Add the beef cubes and roast for another 2 min. Slowly add the vinegar, beef stock, potatoes and tomato puree. Add the sweet paprika and stir well to disperse clumps.
5
Season with marjoram, thyme, hot paprika, the bay leaf and a pinch of black pepper. Simmer for 30 min.