Goulash Soup with Fresh Crusty Bread | Hungarian Soup | Traditional Czech Goulash Soup Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning can save costs.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen veggies can be more economical.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: cucumbers

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cucumbers provide crunch, and cabbage is often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle paprika and caraway seeds over the beef, stirring to coat evenly.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.

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

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Cover and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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