How to Make a Traditional German Goulash Soup

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By annieway
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Goulash soup; hearty German food.

German food very often consists of meat, potatoes, and vegetables and so does this goulash soup. There are as many recipes for German goulash soup (Gulaschsuppe) as there are German housewives. This is my very own version, perfected throughout the years. Depending on your preferences, you can use either pork or beef and white or red wine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 lbs. lean beef or pork
3 tablesp. oil
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup white or red wine
4 + 1/2 cup beef broth
1 teasp. caraway seeds
1.5 teasp. paprika
Salt
Pepper
1 bay leaf
5 juniper berries
2 tablesp. tomato paste
3-4 carrots, chopped
4-6 potatoes, peeled and chopped

Step 1

Cut meat into 0.5 inch cubes. Heat oil in a big pot. Once the oil is really hot, put in the meat cubes. Stir fry the meat until it has become brown and crisp; this gives the soup a nice taste.
Step 2

Once meat is brown, lower temperature to medium and add onions and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until onions and garlic have a golden color.
Step 3

Deglaze with wine, stir well. Add broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently squeeze juniper berries with your fingers and add them together with the caraway seeds, paprika, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
Step 4

Let simmer gently for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. Add carrots and potatoes, bring to a boil and let simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes until veggies are done.
Step 5

Enjoy your traditional German goulash soup with a piece of good bread!
Step 6

Please, check out my other articles on Germany and German food,
e.g. German table manners, German friendships, German restaurants, German cuisine, etc. to learn more.

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annieway said

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on 12/5/2009 Erm... And I have lived in Germany for over 20 years and know that it is a very popular dish over there that you can buy in every German restaurant. Go to Germany, if you don't believe it... You are right to notice that goulash soup has its origins in Hungary but the Germans have modified and included it into their kitchen. I never claimed that it is not originally a Hungarian dish, so please do not feel offended. This recipe is for a goulash soup how it is traditionally made in Germany, served in restaurants and as homecooked meals. Maybe you want to give it a try one day?