Goulash Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sour cream and chopped fresh parsley for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the beef stew meat to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, and dried thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and potatoes to the pot and mix well.
5. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Goulash Soup!