Goulash Soup- German

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean stew meat, boneless
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 small potatoes, cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut beef into 1/2" cubes.

2. 2

   In 4 qt pan sprayed with cooking spray combine beef, onions, garlic, paprika, marjoram and 1/2 c water.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover and increase heat to medium, cook, stirring often til liquid has evaporated and onions are browned. 20-25 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in flour until smoothly blended.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup more of the water, beef broth, and tomato paste, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of pan.

7. 7

   Gradually add in remaining 3 1/2 c water and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Add potatoes and peppers.

9. 9

   Cover and reduce heat cooking til meat is tender - about 2 hours. Skim and discard surface fat.

10. 10

    Stir in parsley and season to taaste with salt and pepper.