Hearty Goulash Soup

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This is a delicious recipe i found on epicurious. it is best made a day ahead and re-heated. if it gets too thick, dilute with water to desired consistency. posted for zwt4.

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Steps

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In a large soup pot saute bacon over moderate heat until crisp.

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Remove and set aside.

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Brown meat over med / high heat in bacon fat.

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Cook in batches if necessary to brown , rather than steam.

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Reduce heat to medium and add oil.

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Add onions and garlic and cook , until soft and golden.

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Stir in paprika , caraway seeds , and flour and cook , 2 minutes.

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Whisk in vinegar and tomato paste.

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Cook , 1 minute.

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Stir in broth , water , salt , bell peppers , bacon , and stew meat and bring to a boil , stirring.

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Simmer soup , covered , 45 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Add potatoes to soup and simmer , covered , until tender , about 30 minutes.

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Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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bacon, stew meat, oil, onions, garlic cloves, paprika, caraway seeds, flour, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, beef broth, water, salt, red bell peppers, yukon gold potatoes, salt and pepper