Gulyásleves (Hungarian Goulash Soup)
A hearty beef and vegetable soup, richly spiced with paprika, the way it is eaten in Hungary.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.53 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot. Cook the onions for 8 minutes until soft. Add the beef and brown for 5 minutes.
13 min - 2
Take off the heat. Stir in the paprika, garlic, caraway and salt, then pour in the water.
- 3
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes until the beef is nearly tender.
75 min - 4
Add the carrots, parsnip, pepper and tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Add the potatoes and cook for a further 15 minutes until soft.
15 min - 6
Taste, adjust the salt and serve hot with fresh bread.
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