World Flavors Cookbook

Gulyásleves (Goulash Soup)

Name: Gulyásleves (Goulash Soup)
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Hungary
Ingredients: 1 kg beef shank or shoulder, cubed; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3 tbsp lard or oil; 3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp caraway seeds; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 bell peppers, chopped; 4 large potatoes, cubed; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 parsnip, sliced; Salt and pepper; Nokedli (small dumplings)

The iconic soul of Hungary—a rich, paprika-scented beef soup with tender vegetables and small hand-pinched dumplings.

Cuisine: Hungary

Ingredients

1 kg beef shank or shoulder, cubed
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp lard or oil
3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
4 large potatoes, cubed
3 carrots, sliced
1 parsnip, sliced
Salt and pepper
Nokedli (small dumplings)

Instructions

1. Sauté onions in lard until golden. 2. Remove from heat and stir in paprika (do not burn). 3. Add meat and garlic, sear until browned. 4. Add caraway seeds, tomatoes, and peppers. 5. Pour in water to cover and simmer for 1.5 hours. 6. Add potatoes, carrots, and parsnip. 7. Cook until vegetables are tender. 8. Drop in nokedli dumplings 5 minutes before serving. 9. Serve hot with a slice of fresh bread.