Goulash Soup : Perfect for a winter's day : Low carb cooking

Yes it's Saturday again, and just imagine - if you will, your niece and some friends from a hockey team are coming around. They've been running around on a hockey pitch, going from one end to the other chasing that ball and hoping to score some goals! I certainly hope they won! I know they will be feeling hungry, and this wonderful bowl of soup could be just what they each need to replenish themselves, and warm up too!

This recipe is Anne Aobadia's low-carb take on a traditional Hungarian dish. Goulash is a warming soup with a rich taste of tomatoes, red bell peppers and caraway. A great ground (minced) lamb dish that is easy and quick to make!

Here is what you need to serve six:

(12g carb per serving)
1 yellow/white onion
2 garlic cloves
½ lb / 225 g root celery or rutabaga/swede
1 red bell pepper
1 lb / 450 g ground (minced) lamb or ground beef
4¼ oz. / 120 g butter or olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon crushed caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
14 oz. / 400 g crushed tomatoes
2½ – 3 cups / 600 – 700 ml water
1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar

For serving:
1 cup / 240 ml sour cream or mayonnaise
fresh parsley, for garnish

Tips:
This soup is best with lamb, which has more flavour than beef, but you can use any ground (minced) meat you like. Why not try ground chicken or turkey for a milder taste. You can also make the soup a day ahead before enjoying it, almost all soups taste their best after a day or two!

Please see Anne's recipe and full instructions here

Whatever your weekend plans are, I hope it's a good one for you

If you should be involved in any sport, either playing or watching, enjoy the game

Of course you don't have to be playing sport to enjoy this soup, why not try it soon and see

All the best Jan