Best 7 Austrian Goulash Soup Recipes

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Austrian goulash soup is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. Its rich broth is made with beef, vegetables, and spices, and is served over egg noodles or dumplings. The soup is believed to have originated in Hungary, but it has become a popular dish in Austria as well. There are many different recipes for Austrian goulash soup, but they all share some common ingredients and techniques. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Austrian goulash soup, and provide tips on how to make the perfect bowl of soup.

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AUSTRIAN GOULASH



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This recipe was taught to me by my Bavarian Mutti. I have, since, tried to measure and journal how to make this wonderful stew. This stew is made with beef chuck, a combination of hot and mild paprika with a touch of caraway seeds. Served over spaetzle, buttered noodles or with tradition Semmel Knoedel (bread dumplings) this is a family favorite recipe. Please visit my blog for a tutorial on how to make this.

Provided by FoodieWife

Categories     Meat

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs stew cut meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
flour seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper (about 1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp salt & pepper)
2 large onions, sliced thin
olive oil, for searing
1 tablespoon hungarian hot paprika
1 -2 teaspoon mild paprika
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 small lemon, zested
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups tomato sauce (large can)
1/2 cup beef (or water) or 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)
kosher salt & pepper
flour (for searing meat)

Steps:

  • You will need a large Dutch oven with a lid for best results. Add just enough olive oil to coat the pan and turn the heat high enough to make the oil shimmer, but not smoke.
  • Pat the meat dry and dredge in flour, seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper.
  • Add one piece of meat to the hot oil to make sure that it sizzles. Add the remaining meat, without crowding the pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side. You want a golden crust that will give the gravy great flavor.
  • Cook the meat in batches, if necessary and set aside in a bowl-- to collect the juice.
  • When all the meat is seared, turn the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil to the pan and cook the onion until tender-- 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook till fragrant-- 30 seconds or so.
  • Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, caraway seeds, lemon zest and chicken stock and stir well.
  • Bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more chicken stock or water until it is the consistency of a gravy.
  • Simmer for 2 hours, or you can use a slow cooker for 4-6 hours.
  • This stew tastes even better if made one day in advance. Serve or buttered egg noodles or spaetzle or Bavarian Bread Dumplings "Semmel Knoedel", which is posted on my blog:.
  • http://foodiewife-kitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/bavarian-dumplings-on-halloween-no.html.

HEARTY GOULASH SOUP



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In Austria, warming bowls of goulash soup are served in all kinds of establishments - from quick-service restaurants along the Autobahn to Vienna's elegant Hotel Bristol. This hearty beef and vegetable soup can be found in many areas of central and eastern Europe, especially in regions that were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Potato     Bacon     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 16 cups, serving 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 slices bacon, chopped
3 pounds boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet*)
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups beef broth
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 red bell peppers, chopped fine
4 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • In an 8-quart heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. In fat remaining in kettle brown chuck in small batches over high heat, transferring it as browned with slotted spoon to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to moderate and add oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar and tomato paste and cook, whisking, 1 minute. (Mixture will be very thick.) Stir in broth, water, salt, bell peppers, bacon, and chuck and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer soup, covered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potatoes to soup and simmer, covered, occasionally until tender, about 30 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat soup, thinning with water if desired.

AUSTRIAN GOULASH RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Austrian Goulash Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 to 5 pounds stew cut meat*, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
2 large onions, sliced thin
Olive oil for searing
2 teaspoons Hungarian Hot Paprika
1 tablespoon mild paprika
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
Zest small lemon
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large can tomato sauce (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup beef or chicken stock (or water)
Kosher salt & pepper to taste
Flour for searing meat
NOTE: My recommended cut of meat, if your butcher can provide it, is "chuck eye roast". It's a very tender cut of meat that braises beautifully.

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper. You will need a large Dutch oven with a lid for best results. Add just enough olive oil to coat the pan and turn the heat high enough to make the oil shimmer, but not smoke. Pat the meat dry and dredge in flour, seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper. Add one piece of meat to the hot oil to make sure that it sizzles. Add the remaining meat, without crowding the pan and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You want a golden crust that will give the gravy great flavor. Cook the meat in batches, if necessary and set aside in a bowl-- to collect the juice. When all the meat is seared, turn the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil to the pan and cook the onion until tender-- 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook till fragrant-- 30 seconds or so. Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, caraway seeds, lemon zest and chicken stock and stir well. Add the seared met and bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more chicken stock or water until it is the consistency of a gravy. Simmer for 2 hours, or you can use a slow cooker for 4 to 6 hours.

AUTHENTIC VIENNESE GOULASH (WIENER FIAKERGULASCH)



Authentic Viennese Goulash (Wiener Fiakergulasch) image

While goulash originated in Hungary, Vienna made it it's own. Dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, goulash became a staple of Austrian and particularly Viennese cuisine and can be found in any gasthaus throughout Austria. The secret to get this beautiful dark color is to saute the onions until very dark before adding the meat. Use hungarian paprika but don't let it burn, it will get bitter. In Vienna, Gulasch is served either with a fresh kaiser roll or bread dumplings called "Semmelknodel" and many time features a pickle as garnish.Good luck and enjoy!

Provided by gemini08

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs marbled beef, cut in cubes
1 lb onion, diced
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup lard
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika, hot if desired
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups beef or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons flour, for slurry
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil or lard in a heavy pot. Add onions and garlic and under constant stirring saute until very dark. Add salt.
  • Add meat in batches, brown on all sides before adding next batch.Do not let the meat steam, raise the heat and add oil if necessary.
  • Saute meat until browned on all sides, add paprika, stir until fragrant but watch out so it doesn't burn.
  • Add broth, caraway seeds, majoram and tomato paste and simmer until meat is tender. Depending on the cut, this can take up to 2 hours.If it gets too dry, add some broth.
  • When the meat is tender, make a slurry with the flour and a few ts of water and add little by little, checking on the thickness of the sauce.
  • Simmer until the floury taste is gone and the sauce has the perfect consistency.
  • Enjoy with spaetzle, dumplings or noodles.

GOULASH SOUP (LOUISE'S VERSION OF BAVARIAN/HUNGARIAN) RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Goulash Soup (Louise's Version of Bavarian/Hungarian) Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Lsweetnell

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs Beef
2 Bay leafs
2 medium potatoes (diced)(optional)
2 Carrots (diced) (optional)
2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
1 yellow bell peppers (diced) (not American green pepper)(optional)
1 red bell pepper (diced)(optional(
1 1/2 lbs Yellow onions (two large onions, diced)
5 cups Beef broth
3 cups V8 Juice
1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup Imported Hungarian paprika, good quality sweet
2 tsp chili powder (no more, it is not chili)
1 tsp Salt
3 tbsp Pork lard or butter

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium high heat and cook the onions until beginning to brown, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the paprika. Add the beef and garlic, return to the heat, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 7-8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, V8, (original recipe calls for two tomatoes here instead of V8) bay leafs, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 40 minutes (see note). Add salt to taste. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, some crusty bread, and a cool cucumber salad. Notes If you're using a tougher cut of beef, cook the beef first, without the carrots, tomatoes, potatoes and bell peppers, for 30-45 minutes, then add the vegetables and cook for another 40 minutes until the beef is tender.

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

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.

EASY HUNGARIAN GOULASH SOUP



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This soup is similar to one made by my mother years ago. Brimming with potatoes, rutabagas, carrots and onions, it's a rich, flavorful meal in a bowl!-Julie Polakowski, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups cubed peeled rutabagas
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove beef; drain drippings. Heat remaining oil in the same pan; saute onions for 8-10 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the paprika, caraway, pepper, cayenne and salt if desired; cook and stir 1 minute. Return beef to pan. Add broth, potatoes, carrots and rutabagas; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender and meat is almost tender., Add tomatoes and red pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Look for chuck roast or beef stew meat.
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Don't be afraid to add more paprika than the recipe calls for. This spice is what gives goulash its characteristic flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your goulash. Consider carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve goulash with crusty bread, boiled potatoes, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

Austrian goulash soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, with more or less vegetables, goulash is a versatile soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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