Goulash Soup (Gulášová polévka)
Recipe Type - Soup
Serving(s) - 6
Cook Time - 15 min
Prep Time - circa 30 min
Dietary Restrictions - N/A
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:
- In a large pot, add bacon cut into small pieces and brown until all fat has separated.
- Add sausage, cut into smaller half pieces and brown.
- Add onion cut into very small pieces and brown until golden.
- Add marjoram, salt and black pepper and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add paprika and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add about 5 cups of water and stir well.
- Add potatoes cut into quarter pieces, chopped bell pepper and pressed garlic.
- Cook until potatoes are about done (10-15 minutes)
- Mix flour and water to create paste and pour slowly into soup. Stir well.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring.
Suggested Pairings:
Rye bread, bread rolls
Recipe's Story:
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!)