German Goulash Soup

Since we been having cooler weather in our neck of the woods over the last few days, it makes me think of making soups and other hearty dishes. This is one of my favorite comfort foods......Goulash Soup. My grandma would always make this soup in the fall and winter month. Hope you will enjoy this recipe as well.

2 lbs. Beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cloves garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 oz. Tomato paste
1 tbsp. Caraway seed
Beef bouillon
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 c. Sour cream
2 med. Onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 lg. Potatoes, chopped
3 tbsp. Paprika
3 cans beef broth (may need more)
1/4 c. Flour

Brown onion until transparent. Add beef and brown on all sides. Add garlic, tomato paste and spices. Add broth and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Add peppers and potatoes and simmer 1 more hour. Add sour cream. Make a paste of flour and broth from soup and dilute slowly to prevent lumps. Add back to soup. Simmer to thicken and let the flavors blend, about 15 to 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 7 quarts.

Enjoy!!