Goulash Main-Dish Soup

From my collection of handwritten recipes 1970-1984.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 pot of soup

Ingredients

• 2  lbs beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1 1⁄4 cups  coarsely chopped green peppers
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
• 1  tablespoon salt (to taste)
•  pepper
• 3  cups  diced potatoes
•  chopped parsley
•  sour cream (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat with onion in the butter in large heavy kettle.
2. Stir in paprika, green pepper, and tomatoes.
3. Add 1 Tblsp. salt and 5 cups water.
4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 2 hours, or until meat is tender.
5. Add potatoes and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
6. Add pepper and more salt if necessary.
7. Sprinkle with parsley, and top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream, if desired.