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Goulash Soup Recipe

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From Ambry's Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hungarian goulash (gulyas in Hungary) is a stew loaded with meats and vegetables. This version includes pork, beef, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers along with spices and the requisite Hungarian paprika. It is a favorite at Ambry's Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The serving size indicated is for an appetizer or light lunch. Fill the bowls, and this can easily be a main dish when accompanied by salad and bread or serve it over pasta.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1-1/2 quarts (6 cups) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Hungarian paprika
  • Salt and fresh-ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

In a nonreactive large stockpot (at least 5-quart), heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork and beef without crowding (you will have to do this in at least 3 batches) on all sides. When one batch is done, remove to a platter and continue with the rest. Remove all from pan and set aside.

Add onions, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and green peppers. Saute about 3 minutes, or until slightly wilted and fragrant.

Add browned meat, beef broth, tomato sauce, caraway seeds, marjoram, red pepper flakes, Hungarian paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer stew gently, partially covered, about 2 hours, or until meat is very tender.

Yield: about 11 cups

Per 1-cup serving: 284 calories, 26 percent from fat, 13 grams total fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 4 g saturated fat, 27 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 2 g total fiber, 574 mg sodium.

Recipe Source: Ambry's Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Reprinted with permission.

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