Whole30 Hungarian Goulash Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Whole30 Hungarian Goulash Soup, a hearty and wholesome one-pot meal packed with robust flavors and nutrient-rich ingredients. This classic Eastern European recipe is reimagined to fit Whole30 guidelines, featuring tender chunks of slowly simmered beef, vibrant bell peppers, sweet carrots, and aromatic spices like smoky paprika and caraway seeds. A savory broth, enriched with tomato paste and seasoned with bay leaves, ties everything together in perfect harmony. Perfect for meal prepping or cozy family dinners, this gluten-free and dairy-free soup is a satisfying option for anyone seeking a healthy, flavor-packed dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In the same pot, add onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the red and yellow bell peppers and carrots, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 6

Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and add tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Sprinkle the paprika and caraway seeds over the mixture, then add the bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the beef is tender and flavors have melded.

Step 9

Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Garnish the soup with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2691.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2935.2

Total Fat 215.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6655.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.5g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 186.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 394.3mg	0%
Iron 33.7mg	0%
Potassium 5412.4mg	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: 64.8%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 10.2%