optional: cornstarch + cold water to ticken the soup
Equipment
Big soup pot
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
Heat some olive oil in a large pan and brown the beef on all sides.
Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside.
In the same pan, fry the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the bell pepper and carrot and fry for a few minutes.
Add the tomato paste, paprika, smoked paprika, caraway, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Return the browned meat to the pan, then add the diced tomatoes and broth.
Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 1.5 hours, until the meat is tender.
After an hour and a half, add the potatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. For a slightly thicker soup, dissolve some cornstarch in a little water and stir it into the soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf, then serve with a fresh salad and baguette. Bon appétit!