Easy Hungarian Goulash Soup

Total Time:Prep: 40 min. Cook: 2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Julie Polakowski

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

This soup is similar to one made by my mother years ago. Brimming with potatoes, rutabagas, carrots and onions, it's a rich, flavorful meal in a bowl!—Julie Polakowski, West Allis, Wisconsin

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Easy Hungarian Goulash Soup

Contest Winner
Yield:15 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
Prep:40 min
Cook:2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups cubed peeled rutabagas
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • Sour cream, optional
Shop Recipe

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove beef; drain drippings. Heat remaining oil in the same pan; saute onions for 8-10 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Add the paprika, caraway, pepper, cayenne and salt if desired; cook and stir 1 minute. Return beef to pan. Add broth, potatoes, carrots and rutabagas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender and meat is almost tender.
  3. Add tomatoes and red pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Loading Popular in the Community
Loading Reviews