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Goulash Soup
Also known as: Gulášová polévka
Hungarian beef goulash soup with paprika, root vegetables, potato and caraway.
About Goulash Soup
Goulash Soup, or gulyásleves, is a Hungarian beef soup seasoned with paprika. This profile follows the Alföldi Gulyás version documented by a Budapest local guide, fixing lard and fresh tomatoes from the recipe’s stated choices.
Beef and lard create a rich savoury base, while sweet paprika gives warmth and red colour. Onion, garlic and caraway deepen the aroma, and carrots, parsnip, celery leaves, potato, tomato and green pepper add sweetness and freshness.
The soup has a brick-red broth filled with tender beef cubes and chunky vegetables. It is hearty and substantial but remains more fluid than a thick beef stew.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Celery.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Goulash Soup
Budapest by Locals' Alföldi Gulyás.
- Beef shin or shoulderTender meat base
- LardTraditional cooking fat
- OnionsSavoury aromatic
- GarlicPungent aromatic
- CarrotsSweet root vegetable
- ParsnipSweet earthy root vegetable
- Celery leavesHerbal aromatic
- Fresh tomatoesJuicy savoury base
- Green bell peppersFresh mild pepper
- PotatoesHearty starchy vegetable
- Hungarian sweet paprikaWarm red seasoning
- Ground caraway seedEarthy aromatic spice
- Bay leafAromatic seasoning
- Ground black pepperPeppery seasoning
- SaltSeasoning
- WaterSoup liquid
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Beef shin or shoulder:
- Lard: . The source permits oil or lard; this profile fixes the lard version
- Onions:
- Garlic:
- Carrots:
- Parsnip:
- Celery leaves:
- Fresh tomatoes: . The source permits fresh tomatoes or tomato paste; this profile fixes fresh tomatoes
- Green bell peppers:
- Potatoes:
- Hungarian sweet paprika:
- Ground caraway seed:
- Bay leaf:
- Ground black pepper:
- Salt:
- Water:
Origins & food traditions
Budapest by Locals presents this as a classical Hungarian Alföldi Gulyás and supplies the complete beef, paprika and vegetable recipe. Visit Hungary independently identifies goulash with beef cubes and vegetables as a standout Hungarian soup.
Countries
- Hungary
- CzechiaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Hungarian Cuisine
- Czech CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.