Hungarian Goulash Soup

By kayjayjohnson

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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).