Dairy-Free Hungarian Goulash Soup
Warm up with a bowl of hearty, flavorful Dairy-Free Hungarian Goulash Soup – a comforting twist on the classic Eastern European dish. This recipe combines tender chunks of beef, naturally rich beef broth, and an aromatic blend of sweet and smoked paprika, garlic, and caraway seeds to create an irresistibly robust flavor profile. Chunky potatoes and sweet carrots simmer to perfection, making this soup both filling and nourishing without the need for dairy. Ready in just over 90 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for meal prep or a cozy family dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and savor the rich, paprika-spiced goodness in every spoonful. Ideal for lovers of rustic, dairy-free soups or traditional Hungarian cuisine, this recipe will easily become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 1 whole large onion, chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3 whole large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 whole carrots, sliced
- 2 units bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the cubed beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, and caraway seeds, and cook for 2 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes.
Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Cover and simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Ladle the goulash soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.1 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.4 g | 307% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 8346 mg | 363% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.0 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 173.0 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 32.2 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 7565 mg | 161% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
