Goulash Soup (Gulášová polévka)

Recipe Author

Jan Teisinger

 Recipe Type

Soup

Recipe Title

Goulash Soup (Gulášová polévka)

Serving(s)

6

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

circa 30 min

Dietary Restrictions (e.g., Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

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Ingredients

• 5-6 pieces of bacon
• 2 sausages (smoked German or Polish style)
• 3-4 medium onions
• 5-6 potatoes
• 1 bell pepper
• 4-6 cloves of garlic
• 3 tablespoons of paprika (Hungarian style sweet preferred or Spanish)
• 2 tablespoons of marjoram
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of flour 
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Directions (Steps, Oven Temperature, Time per Step)

1. In a large pot, add bacon cut into small pieces and brown until all fat has separated. 
2. Add sausage, cut into smaller half pieces and brown. 
3. Add onion cut into very small pieces and brown until golden. 
4. Add marjoram, salt and black pepper and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add paprika and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add about 5 cups of water and stir well.
7. Add potatoes cut into quarter pieces, chopped bell pepper and pressed garlic.
8. Cook until potatoes are about done (10-15 minutes)
9. Mix flour and water to create paste and pour slowly into soup. Stir well.
10. Cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring.

Suggested Pairings (Optional)

Rye bread, bread rolls

Recipe’s Story: Anecdote (Three to Five Sentences)

This soup is a staple all over Central Europe and my grandmother cooked it often when I was growing up in Prague. It was a tasty lunch or dinner especially in winter month. It can be very versatile, any meat can be substituted depending on your preference and what’s left in the fridge. I have cooked this with chicken or plain vegetarian before and it’s still makes a bold soup. Dobrou chut! (Bon Appetit!)   

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