Low Fat Hungarian Goulash Soup

Savor the comforting warmth of Low Fat Hungarian Goulash Soup, a lighter take on a beloved classic that's packed with rich, hearty flavors. This recipe marries tender lean beef, sweet paprika, and fragrant caraway seeds with a medley of fresh vegetables like onions, carrots, red bell pepper, and potatoes, all simmered together in a low-sodium beef broth for ultimate depth. The slow cooking process ensures melt-in-your-mouth meat and perfectly infused spices, while fresh parsley adds a burst of brightness to every bowl. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time and perfect for feeding a crowd, this healthy Hungarian goulash is a satisfying, low-fat dinner option that doesn't skimp on authentic flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced into rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
• 400 grams diced tomatoes, canned
• 1.5 liters beef broth, low sodium
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper, and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced red bell pepper to the onions, cooking and stirring for another 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the sweet paprika and ground caraway seeds, allowing them to coat the vegetables and become fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Return the browned beef to the pot, and pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, along with the beef broth. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the cubed potatoes and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Step 7

Check the soup for seasoning, adding salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3558.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1841.7

Total Fat 59.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 400mg	0%
Sodium 4247.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 166.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 478.3mg	0%
Iron 23.9mg	0%
Potassium 6928.4mg	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: 28.7%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 35.4%