Hearty Tyrolean Goulash Soup – hearty, spicy, homemade

• 500 g beef (e.g. shoulder or hip), cut into cubes
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp paprika powder (sweet)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp hot paprika powder (optional)
• 1 liter beef broth
• 2-3 medium potatoes, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

• Sear the meat: Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the beef and sear until browned all over. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

• Sauté onions and garlic: In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until soft and lightly golden.

• Add spices: Add the tomato paste, paprika powder, caraway seeds and marjoram and stir well. Let it cook for a few minutes.

• Add meat and broth: Return the seared meat to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and bring the soup to a boil.

• Let simmer: Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour until the meat is almost tender.

• Add potatoes and bell pepper: Add the diced potatoes (and diced bell pepper, if using) and let the soup simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

• Season: Season the soup with salt, pepper and optionally some hot paprika powder.

• Serve: Garnish the goulash soup with fresh parsley and serve hot.

This hearty South Tyrolean goulash soup is a warming dish that goes particularly well with fresh bread. Enjoy it on cool days or as part of a cozy dinner.