Hearty Pork and Potato Goulash Soup

Hearty Pork and Potato Goulash Soup ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp hot paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• for garnish fresh parsley

How to make Hearty Pork and Potato Goulash Soup

1. Pat the diced 1.5 lbs pork shoulder dry with paper towels and season generously with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; this step helps ensure a good sear and flavor development.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork in batches, searing until well browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove browned pork with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 chopped yellow onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. If needed, add a splash of broth to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon optional hot paprika, and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the spices.
5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the onion mixture and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Pour in 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes and 6 cups beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any flavorful stuck-on bits.
6. Return the browned pork to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
7. Add 1.5 lbs peeled and diced Yukon Gold potatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
8. Stir in 1 cup frozen green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
9. Ladle the Hearty Pork and Potato Goulash Soup into bowls, garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot.

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