Best 7 Austrian Goulash Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Austria with our authentic Austrian Goulash Soup recipe. This hearty and flavorful soup, known as Gulaschsuppe, is a cherished part of Austrian cuisine, enjoyed for its rich broth, tender beef, and medley of vegetables.

Our collection of recipes offers a classic version of Austrian Goulash Soup, capturing the essence of this beloved dish. We also present variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option for those who prefer a meatless meal.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ensuring that home cooks of all levels can recreate this iconic soup with confidence. From the initial steps of browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables to the final simmering of the broth, we guide you through the entire process.

Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a beginner eager to explore new flavors, our Austrian Goulash Soup recipes are a perfect choice. Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this traditional soup, and let its rich flavors transport you to the heart of Austria.

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HEARTY GOULASH SOUP



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In Austria, warming bowls of goulash soup are served in all kinds of establishments - from quick-service restaurants along the Autobahn to Vienna's elegant Hotel Bristol. This hearty beef and vegetable soup can be found in many areas of central and eastern Europe, especially in regions that were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Potato     Bacon     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 16 cups, serving 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 slices bacon, chopped
3 pounds boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet*)
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups beef broth
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 red bell peppers, chopped fine
4 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
*available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets

Steps:

  • In an 8-quart heavy kettle cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. In fat remaining in kettle brown chuck in small batches over high heat, transferring it as browned with slotted spoon to bowl.
  • Reduce heat to moderate and add oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Stir in paprika, caraway seeds, and flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Whisk in vinegar and tomato paste and cook, whisking, 1 minute. (Mixture will be very thick.) Stir in broth, water, salt, bell peppers, bacon, and chuck and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer soup, covered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add potatoes to soup and simmer, covered, occasionally until tender, about 30 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, before chilling, covered. Reheat soup, thinning with water if desired.

AUTHENTIC VIENNESE GOULASH (WIENER FIAKERGULASCH)



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While goulash originated in Hungary, Vienna made it it's own. Dating back to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, goulash became a staple of Austrian and particularly Viennese cuisine and can be found in any gasthaus throughout Austria. The secret to get this beautiful dark color is to saute the onions until very dark before adding the meat. Use hungarian paprika but don't let it burn, it will get bitter. In Vienna, Gulasch is served either with a fresh kaiser roll or bread dumplings called "Semmelknodel" and many time features a pickle as garnish.Good luck and enjoy!

Provided by gemini08

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs marbled beef, cut in cubes
1 lb onion, diced
1/4 cup oil or 1/4 cup lard
1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika, hot if desired
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups beef or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons flour, for slurry
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat oil or lard in a heavy pot. Add onions and garlic and under constant stirring saute until very dark. Add salt.
  • Add meat in batches, brown on all sides before adding next batch.Do not let the meat steam, raise the heat and add oil if necessary.
  • Saute meat until browned on all sides, add paprika, stir until fragrant but watch out so it doesn't burn.
  • Add broth, caraway seeds, majoram and tomato paste and simmer until meat is tender. Depending on the cut, this can take up to 2 hours.If it gets too dry, add some broth.
  • When the meat is tender, make a slurry with the flour and a few ts of water and add little by little, checking on the thickness of the sauce.
  • Simmer until the floury taste is gone and the sauce has the perfect consistency.
  • Enjoy with spaetzle, dumplings or noodles.

AUSTRIAN GOULASH RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 to 5 pounds stew cut meat*, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
2 large onions, sliced thin
Olive oil for searing
2 teaspoons Hungarian Hot Paprika
1 tablespoon mild paprika
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
Zest small lemon
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large can tomato sauce (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup beef or chicken stock (or water)
Kosher salt & pepper to taste
Flour for searing meat
NOTE: My recommended cut of meat, if your butcher can provide it, is "chuck eye roast". It's a very tender cut of meat that braises beautifully.

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt and pepper. You will need a large Dutch oven with a lid for best results. Add just enough olive oil to coat the pan and turn the heat high enough to make the oil shimmer, but not smoke. Pat the meat dry and dredge in flour, seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper. Add one piece of meat to the hot oil to make sure that it sizzles. Add the remaining meat, without crowding the pan and sear for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You want a golden crust that will give the gravy great flavor. Cook the meat in batches, if necessary and set aside in a bowl-- to collect the juice. When all the meat is seared, turn the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil to the pan and cook the onion until tender-- 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook till fragrant-- 30 seconds or so. Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, caraway seeds, lemon zest and chicken stock and stir well. Add the seared met and bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more chicken stock or water until it is the consistency of a gravy. Simmer for 2 hours, or you can use a slow cooker for 4 to 6 hours.

THE BEST BEEF GOULASH RECIPE



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This traditional beef goulash from Austria is THE BEST GOULASH RECIPE EVER! The secret? Many onions and slow cooking in a dutch oven or slow cooker!

Provided by kikiwp

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

800 g onions
2 -3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
2 tbsp tomato paste
100 ml red wine
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
4 tbsp paprika (sweet)
1/2 tbsp paprika (smoked)
1 tbsp marjoram
100 ml beef broth
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 kg beef (stewing beef, cut into cubes)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Chop onions and garlic, heat the clarified butter in a dutch oven or a big pot and fry on low heat for about 10 minutes. Now, turn down the heat and puree the onion-garlic mix with an immersion blender. Add the tomato paste and turn the heat up again. Roast the tomato-onion-puree for about 2 minutes, then add the wine and let reduce.
  • Add all the spices and the vinegar as well as 100 ml of beef broth. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Now add the meat. The beef should be just barely covered with liquid. If you are lacking liquid, you can add more broth at this point.
  • Cover the pot with a lid an let the Viennese Beef Goulash simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce nice and thick. Season with salt to taste.
  • Serve with potatoes and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

WOLFGANG'S BEEF GOULASH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon spicy paprika
2 tablespoons minced fresh marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 pounds beef shank, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spaetzle, recipe follows
4 egg yolks
1 egg
1 3/4 cups milk
1 pound (about 3 cups) all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup peanut oil
Salt
Pepper
2 ounces unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onions and sugar until caramelized. Add the garlic and caraway seed. Cook for 1 minute. Add the sweet and sharp paprika, marjoram, thyme, and bay leaf. Saute another minute, until fragrant. Add the tomato paste. Deglaze with the vinegar and the stock and add the pieces of beef shank, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve with Spaetzle on the side.
  • In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolks, egg and milk. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix with hand until well blended. Do not overmix at this stage. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow the batter to rest for at least 1 hour.
  • Bring salted water to a boil. Place a perforated hotel pan on top of the pot. Place the batter on the pan and force through the holes to form spaetzle. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until al dente. Transfer cooked spaetzle to a bowl of ice water to shock. When cool to the touch, drain well. Stir in half the oil. (At this point you can cover and refrigerate up to 2 days).
  • Over high heat, place a large saute pan until it gets very hot. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil and the boiled spaetzle. Saute until golden. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Finish with butter and sprinkle with parsley.

AUSTRIAN GOULASH



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This recipe was taught to me by my Bavarian Mutti. I have, since, tried to measure and journal how to make this wonderful stew. This stew is made with beef chuck, a combination of hot and mild paprika with a touch of caraway seeds. Served over spaetzle, buttered noodles or with tradition Semmel Knoedel (bread dumplings) this is a family favorite recipe. Please visit my blog for a tutorial on how to make this.

Provided by FoodieWife

Categories     Meat

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs stew cut meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
flour seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper (about 1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp salt & pepper)
2 large onions, sliced thin
olive oil, for searing
1 tablespoon hungarian hot paprika
1 -2 teaspoon mild paprika
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 small lemon, zested
1 tablespoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups tomato sauce (large can)
1/2 cup beef (or water) or 1/2 cup chicken stock (or water)
kosher salt & pepper
flour (for searing meat)

Steps:

  • You will need a large Dutch oven with a lid for best results. Add just enough olive oil to coat the pan and turn the heat high enough to make the oil shimmer, but not smoke.
  • Pat the meat dry and dredge in flour, seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper.
  • Add one piece of meat to the hot oil to make sure that it sizzles. Add the remaining meat, without crowding the pan and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side. You want a golden crust that will give the gravy great flavor.
  • Cook the meat in batches, if necessary and set aside in a bowl-- to collect the juice.
  • When all the meat is seared, turn the heat to medium and add a little more olive oil to the pan and cook the onion until tender-- 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and cook till fragrant-- 30 seconds or so.
  • Add the tomato paste and paprika, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, caraway seeds, lemon zest and chicken stock and stir well.
  • Bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes and taste for seasoning. Adjust as necessary. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a little more chicken stock or water until it is the consistency of a gravy.
  • Simmer for 2 hours, or you can use a slow cooker for 4-6 hours.
  • This stew tastes even better if made one day in advance. Serve or buttered egg noodles or spaetzle or Bavarian Bread Dumplings "Semmel Knoedel", which is posted on my blog:.
  • http://foodiewife-kitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/bavarian-dumplings-on-halloween-no.html.

AUSTRIAN GOULASH SOUP



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We toured Austria in the winter and had a lovely tour guide named Ingrid. One of our favorite lunches was goulash soup which could be found in little cafes everywhere. She generously shared her recipe with me. I think of her every time I make this.

Provided by Pamela Rappaport

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp oil
1 lb beef cubed small
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp good quality sweet paprika
2 Tbsp flour
2 c water
1 tsp beef bouillon paste, or 1 cube
1/2 c tomato sauce
salt and pepper
2 potatoes, cubed
1 pkg spaetzle (a dried german dumpling that you boil, or make homemade if you wish)

Steps:

  • 1. heat oil in pan and brown the beef.
  • 2. Add the onions and saute until tender.
  • 3. Add the paprika and flour and toss well with the beef and onion.
  • 4. Add the water, bouillon, tomato sauce and salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • 5. Cover and simmer until meat is tender.
  • 6. Add the potatoes and cook until they are tender.
  • 7. While the soup is cooking boil the spaetzle according to the package directions. The ones I use take 25 minutes to cook.
  • 8. Serve by placing a generous spoonful of the spaetzle in the bowl then spoon the goulash over it.
  • 9. Note - some stir in a little cream as soon as you take it off the stove.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Look for a cut that is well-marbled, such as chuck roast or short ribs.
  • Brown the beef in batches to prevent it from steaming and to get a nice caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and color to the soup. Carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peppers are all good choices.
  • Add paprika, caraway seeds, and other spices to give the soup a traditional Hungarian flavor.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and some crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Austrian goulash soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with beef, vegetables, and spices, and is simmered until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. The soup is served with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and some crusty bread. This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day, and it is also a delicious and satisfying meal.

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