HUNGARIAN GOULASH SOUP

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I taught with the Defense Department in Germany (and met my husband, an Air Force pilot, there). Goulash soup was one of the first foods I tried overseas...I pieced this recipe together once I got back home. I make it often-with two little boys, 3 and 1, it's nice knowing that dinner is "under control"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons paprika
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
Dash sugar
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Add green pepper and onions; cook until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar. , Cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. About 1/2 hour before serving, add the potatoes and reserved bacon; cook until potatoes are tender. Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.