Hungarian Goulash Soup | Beef Stew
- Appetizers & Snacks, Autumn, Hungary, Main Dishes, Soups, Soups & Stews, Winter
This hearty Hungarian-Style Goulash Soup Recipe is delicious and very easy to prepare. With beef, paprika, potatoes, and spices like marjoram and bay leaves, the soup is simply perfect for the cold season. It also works great for a variety of occasions – such as family gatherings, dinner guests, or the next party.

Ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- 600 g stewing beef | trimmed and cut into 2 cm cubes
- 4 onion | yellow
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons clarified butter
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 150 ml red wine
- 700 ml beef broth
- 2 teaspoons paprika powder | hot – spicy
- 3 tablespoons paprika powder | sweet
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 teaspoons majoram | dried
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 red & 1 yellow bell pepper
- salt & pepper

How to make Hungarian Goulash Soup:












(1) Prepare the Ingredients
Finely dice the onions and garlic cloves. Cut the stewing beef into approximately 2 cm cubes.
(2) For the Goulash Soup
In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of clarified butter and sear the beef until it achieves a brownish color.
Then add the onions and garlic, sautéing everything well.
Pour in 150 ml of red wine, bring it to a brief boil, and then add 700 ml of beef broth. Add the spices: 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of hot paprika powder, 3 tablespoons of sweet paprika powder, 3 teaspoons of marjoram, and 3 bay leaves.
With the lid closed, let the soup simmer for approximately 60-90 minutes over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes. Deseed the bell peppers and cut them into small cubes. After 60-90 minutes, add the vegetables and let them simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes until the vegetables are tender and soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
(3) Garnish & Serve the Goulash Soup
Serve the goulash soup with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and some fresh bread.

Some Recipe Tips:
Perfect for Meal Prep or Parties: Goulash Soup is an ideal recipe for family celebrations, parties, or meal prep. The quantities for the soup can easily be doubled or tripled. The soup is easy to keep warm throughout the day or night and also tastes delicious when reheated.
Storage: Kept in the fridge in an airtight container, Goulash Soup can last up to five days.

Hungarian Goulash Soup | Beef Stew
Course: Soups & StewsCuisine: HungaryDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes2 - 3
hoursThis hearty Hungarian-Style Goulash Soup Recipe is delicious and very easy to prepare. With beef, paprika, potatoes, and spices like marjoram and bay leaves, the soup is simply perfect for the cold season. It also works great for a variety of occasions - such as family gatherings, dinner guests, or the next party.
Ingredients
600 g stewing beef | trimmed and cut into 2 cm cubes
4 onion | yellow
4 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons clarified butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
150 ml red wine
700 ml beef broth
2 teaspoons paprika powder | hot - spicy
3 tablespoons paprika powder | sweet
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons majoram | dried
3 bay leaves
4 large potatoes
2 red & 1 yellow bell pepper
salt & pepper
Directions
Prepare the Ingredients
Finely dice the onions and garlic cloves. Cut the stewing beef into approximately 2 cm cubes.
For the Goulash Soup
In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of clarified butter and sear the beef until it achieves a brownish color.
Then add the onions and garlic, sautéing everything well.
Pour in 150 ml of red wine, bring it to a brief boil, and then add 700 ml of beef broth. Add the spices: 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of hot paprika powder, 3 tablespoons of sweet paprika powder, 3 teaspoons of marjoram, and 3 bay leaves.
With the lid closed, let the soup simmer for approximately 60-90 minutes over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, peel and dice the potatoes. Deseed the bell peppers and cut them into small cubes. After 60-90 minutes, add the vegetables and let them simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes until the vegetables are tender and soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish & Serve the Goulash Soup
Serve the goulash soup with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and some fresh bread.
Notes
- Perfect for Meal Prep or Parties: Goulash Soup is an ideal recipe for family celebrations, parties, or meal prep. The quantities for the soup can easily be doubled or tripled. The soup is easy to keep warm throughout the day or night and also tastes delicious when reheated.
- Storage: Kept in the fridge in an airtight container, Goulash Soup can last up to five days.