🇭🇺 Hungarian Goulash Soup (Gulyásleves)

Here’s a hearty, traditional recipe for Hungarian Goulash Soup (Gulyásleves) — a rich and flavorful beef soup, brimming with paprika, root vegetables, and rustic charm. This iconic dish is a staple of Hungarian cuisine and perfect for cozy meals at home.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Goulash Soup (Gulyásleves)

🧾 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika (authentic and essential!)
• 500g (1 lb) beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 large parsnip, sliced (optional but traditional)
• 1 small celeriac (or 2 celery stalks), diced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for deeper flavor)
• 5–6 cups beef broth or water
• 2 medium potatoes, diced