Hungarian Goulash Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium onions, peeled & chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, Minced
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup salad oil
8 cups water
3 1/2 tablespoons paprika (Hungarian)
2 teaspoons salt
3 lbs lean beef chuck (1\" cubes)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomatoes, peeled & choppe
4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Preparation

Cut chuck into 1\" cubes.
Saute onions and garlic in heated shortening or oil in a large kettle until tender.
Stir in paprika; cook 1 minute.
Wipe beef cubes until dry.
Brown cubes, several at a time, on all sides.
Add tomatoes, caraway seeds, marjoram, lemon peel, water, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat and cook slowly, covered, 45 minutes.
Add potatoes and continue to cook about 20 minutes longer, until potatoes are tender.