Hungarian Goulash Soup

• Ready In: 1 hr 6 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  medium onions, peeled & chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  teaspoon lemon, rind of, Minced
• 1⁄2 cup shortening or 1⁄2 cup  salad oil
• 8  cups water
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons paprika (Hungarian)
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 3  lbs lean beef chuck (1" cubes)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  large tomatoes, peeled & choppe
• 4  medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 2  teaspoons caraway seeds

Directions

1. Cut chuck into 1" cubes.
2. Saute onions and garlic in heated shortening or oil in a large kettle until tender.
3. Stir in paprika; cook 1 minute.
4. Wipe beef cubes until dry.
5. Brown cubes, several at a time, on all sides.
6. Add tomatoes, caraway seeds, marjoram, lemon peel, water, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 45 minutes.
9. Add potatoes and continue to cook about 20 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender.