Hearty Austrian Goulash Soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is often cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth without significant cost.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen veggies are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika and caraway seeds, stirring to coat the meat.

Pour in beef broth and add tomato paste, stirring until combined.

Add diced carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers to the pot.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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