➤ by Oma Gerhild Fulson
This German goulash soup, aka Gulaschsuppe, is one of my most traditional of all German soups. It's one I often make when I have company coming over and need something that's easy to prepare ahead. I'll add some fresh crusty homemade artisan bread and dinner's ready.
One of the best places to have this soup is along the German Autobahn at the restaurants at the rest stops. I find that they make some of the best. A perfect on-the-go soup that's so satisfying, especially on a long trip.
I've even got a quick hack to make this wunderbar soup a lot quicker, easier, and cheaper. It also easy to make a HUGE potful, making it wonderful for large gatherings.
Check out the recipe and tips ... and then watch the video below for the super quick hack to make this wonderful German food. Comfort food at its best.
The best cut for the job is either the chuck or flank. When using a thin flank, a cut from the belly, you will find that it works well for a slow cooking meal.
Thin flank cooks very moistly and is a very tender and flavorful cut, which is just what you want when making goulash!
Flank is a good all-purpose cut that can be used in so many different dishes. it is perfect for grilling, sautéing, broiling...anything really!
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Both goulash and stroganoff are such wunderbar comfort foods, but what's the difference between the two? After all, they seem so similar!
Well, the simple way to describe it is, goulash acts like a soup or a stew, while stroganoff traditionally acts more as a sauce. Goulash is a very hearty meal made with flavorful cuts that take time to tenderize. It is typically made in a slow cooker to let the meat sit longer, the longer it cooks, the more tender! Goulash is often served over noodles and has a mixture of your favorite vegetables cooked with the meat.
When stroganoff is cooked it is done on the stove. A lovely mix of onions, steak, and mushrooms are pan-fried together, then adding in sour cream and brandy makes it into a thick sauce. This sauce is then traditionally served over rice.
Both dishes are quite similar in many ways though, as they both have paprika incorporated which can make it difficult to even tell the two apart! The best part about meals like goulash and stroganoff is that you can always switch it up and try something different every time. Adding your favorite vegetables instead of the recommended, making your sauce as thick as you like, and also making your meats as tender as YOU prefer. That's my favorite part about cooking, it's all up to you!
I'm often asked if goulash is Hungarian or German. The answer? Both. The Hungarian recipes usually have potatoes in them, but the German usually doesn't.
We, Germans, often served with them with the potatoes on the side or even just bread or buns to dip into the amazing gravy-like broth.
However, even the German goulash can have potatoes in it, as shown in the goulash soup recipe below. If you're really, really curious about the Hungarian and German backgrounds, check out the History of Goulash.
Above, I'm cooking a HUGE pot full of goulash soup, using the hack shown in the video. It's the way I'm making this soup more and more often. It's quicker and cheaper too!
This German goulash soup, Gulaschsuppe, is one of my most traditional of all German soups. It's one I often make when I have company coming over and need something that's easy to prepare ahead.
Serve some fresh crusty homemade artisan bread with this bowl of hearty deliciousness and dinner's ready.
Prep Time
10 minutes |
Cook Time
65 minutes |
Total Time75 minutes |
Makes 4 - 6 servings
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