Authentic Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup Recipe) {video}

Published: Sep 20, 2021 · Modified: Jun 20, 2023 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup) is a rich beef soup that's spiced with paprika and seasoned with thyme, caraway, marjoram, onion, and garlic.

Ithaca, NY, which is located on the southern end of Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lake region, is one of the quaintest little towns I know of.

While the name Ithaca may not be familiar right away, it might ring a bell when you hear that it is home to Cornell University.

There is an adorable pedestrian shopping mall in downtown Ithaca called the Commons. It has various stores and restaurants (for more pics of the Commons, see this post from mine and Mike's last anniversary).

There’s plenty of variety when it comes to places to eat! Mine and Mike’s favorite restaurant is a German place called Brötchen, and when we’re walking the Commons around lunchtime we end up there for lunch more often than not.

Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup) in White Bowl with Side Salad

Homemade Gulaschsuppe served along with a pretzel roll and a salad of baby spinach, chopped apple, walnuts, oil, and vinegar.

At Brötchen I always order this soup and Mike always orders some kind of sandwich. And then he inevitably regrets not ordering this soup, and eats half of mine. Which is ok because then I have room for dessert.

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The Best Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup Recipe)

German Goulash Soup actually originated in Hungary. However, it's quite common and considered traditional fare in Germany. (Read more about Gulaschsuppe on German Culture.)

This flavorful soup features pieces of beef slowly simmering until tender. Just take a look...

The broth is richly spiced with sweet paprika and flavored with onion and garlic. A touch of hot paprika (or cayenne pepper) adds a hint of heat and rounds out the flavor profile.

Gulaschsuppe Ingredients

Oil
Beef sirloin
Onion
Garlic
Bay leaves
Sweet paprika
Fresh thyme
Caraway seeds
Ground marjoram
Hot paprika (or cayenne pepper)
Beef stock
Worcestershire sauce
Tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
Tomato paste
Salt
Black pepper

How to Make Gulaschsuppe

Sear the beef in a large pot.

Add the onion and cook until starting to soften. Add the seasonings and cook for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in the stock and tomato paste.

Bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down to simmer, cover the pot, and cook until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

How to Store This Soup

Store German Goulash Soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. As the flavors blend, it gets even more delicious!

What to Serve with Gulaschsuppe (German Goulash Soup)

This is a hearty winter dish, and I like to serve it with something to soak up the delicious stew. Here are a few ideas:

Rye bread, pretzel bread, crusty bread, or keto buns to keep it low carb
Mashed potatoes or keep it lighter with mashed cauliflower

Tips for Making Gulaschsuppe

For the the ground caraway seeds, I use whole caraway seeds and lightly crush them using a mortar and pestle. You can also put them in a small plastic bag and lightly crush them with a rolling pin.
You can add 2 potatoes and 4 carrots (all chopped) after the meat has cooked for about 30 minutes. Add a splash more liquid (beef stock or water) if necessary.
If you can't find hot paprika, you can use cayenne pepper instead.

More Beef Soup and Stew Recipes to Try

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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on April 10, 2011. I updated it with more information on September 20, 2021.

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