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Goulash Soup

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Goulash Soup

Gulyássuppe Hotel Bristol

The liver in this recipe enriches the stew without adding any distinct flavor that might be objectionable to those who don't care for liver.

Cooks' note:

·Soup can be made 2 days ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    3 hrs

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings (12 cups)

Ingredients

3 bacon slices
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
3 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 pound calf's liver in 1 piece
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 pounds boiling potatoes (4 or 5 large)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a 4- to 5-quart wide heavy pot over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Reserve bacon for another use, then add butter and onion to bacon fat and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in paprika and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Pat chuck and liver dry and add to onion mixture, then cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add wine and salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and gently simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Transfer liver to a cutting board using tongs, then mince. Return liver to pot and add bell pepper. Gently simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender, about 1 hour.

    Step 3

    While meat is simmering, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Put potatoes in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and cover with salted cold water, then simmer until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Add potatoes to soup along with 3 cups potato cooking liquid and salt to taste and simmer 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill.

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