Slovak Beef Goulash Soup

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef stew meat, cubed 500g (1.1 lb) beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 liter (4 cups) beef broth 1 liter (4 cups) beef broth
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 4g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
2. 2.
   Add the beef stew meat to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3. 3.
   Stir in the sweet paprika and caraway seeds, coating the meat evenly.
4. 4.
   Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. 5.
   Pour in the beef broth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6.
   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.
7. 7.
   Serve the Slovak Beef Goulash Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef stew meat — For the best results, choose a tender cut of beef such as chuck or round. Trim any excess fat before cubing the meat to ensure a lean and flavorful soup.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Hungarian hot paprika to the soup.
• To save time, you can use pre-cut stew meat from your local butcher or grocery store.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked potatoes against the side of the pot to release their starch and thicken the broth.

Serving advice

Serve the Slovak Beef Goulash Soup hot in individual bowls. Accompany it with a side of crusty bread for dipping and soaking up the flavorful broth.

Presentation advice

Garnish each bowl of soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley to add a pop of color. Serve the soup in rustic-style bowls or traditional Slovak ceramic bowls to enhance the presentation.