Hungarian Goulash Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 bacon strips, diced
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
dash of sugar
1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped
3 c. beef broth
2 large potatoes, diced

Preparation

In a large kettle, cook bacon until almost crisp.
Add green pepper, onions and garlic.
Cook until tender.
Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
Sprinkle with seasonings; stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and broth.
Cover and simmer for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
About 1/2 hour before serving, add potatoes and cook until tender.