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Cafe Cego's goulash soup

Time1 hour 40 minutes
YieldsServes 6 to 8
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Dear SOS: I would love to have the recipe for the goulash soup served at Cafe Cego’s in Rolling Hills Estates. It’s truly the best soup I have tasted.

Dear Shirley: Don’t be alarmed by the high amounts of Hungarian and Spanish paprikas called for in the recipe. They are sweet and mild varieties of sweet red pepper spice, far less pungent than cayenne pepper and chili powders. The soup, by the way, is an exquisite choice for an informal buffet, served with crusty bread and a salad.

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Combine oil, garlic and onions in stockpot. Saute until wilted, 10 minutes.

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Add meat and saute over medium-high heat until meat is browned, 10 minutes. Add Hungarian and Spanish paprikas and stir with wooden spoon until a few shades lighter and fragrant, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste. Stir over low heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender and meat is done, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.