How To Make Goulash Soup | Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth can reduce sodium and calories.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without increasing calories.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories and frozen veggies are often cheaper.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle chilli powder over the beef, stirring to coat.

Add diced tomatoes and mix well, cooking briefly.

Pour in water, then add bay leaf and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, cooking until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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