Goulash Soup- German

This really yummy soup was the winner of the Oktober Fest Home Cooking Recipe Contest for the 10/03 Texas CoOp Power Magazine.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  lean stew meat, boneless
• 2  medium onions, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon marjoram
• 5  cups water
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2  small potatoes, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cut beef into 1/2" cubes.
2. In 4 qt pan sprayed with cooking spray combine beef, onions, garlic, paprika, marjoram and 1/2 c water.
3. Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes.
4. Uncover and increase heat to medium, cook, stirring often til liquid has evaporated and onions are browned. 20-25 minutes.
5. Stir in flour until smoothly blended.
6. Add 1 cup more of the water, beef broth, and tomato paste, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of pan.
7. Gradually add in remaining 3 1/2 c water and bring to a boil.
8. Add potatoes and peppers.
9. Cover and reduce heat cooking til meat is tender - about 2 hours. Skim and discard surface fat.
10. Stir in parsley and season to taaste with salt and pepper.