Heart-Healthy Hungarian Goulash Soup

Warm, comforting, and perfect for any season, this Heart-Healthy Hungarian Goulash Soup is a nourishing spin on a classic Eastern European dish. Packed with lean beef, vibrant root vegetables, and bold spices like sweet paprika and caraway seeds, this soup delivers rich, authentic flavors while keeping it lighter on sodium and fats. The low-sodium beef broth serves as the perfect base, simmering everything to hearty perfection over 90 minutes, with tender chunks of russet potatoes tying it all together. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this one-pot meal is as satisfying as it is heart-healthy. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser while supporting wellness goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the sweet paprika and ground caraway seeds, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.

Step 5

Add the red bell pepper and carrot slices to the pot, cooking for 5 more minutes.

Step 6

Return the browned beef to the pot, incorporating with the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Season with black pepper and add salt if desired.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 75-90 minutes or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2675.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1643.2

Total Fat 71.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 340.2mg	0%
Sodium 2372.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 150.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.6mg	0%
Iron 24.7mg	0%
Potassium 5328.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 25.7%