Hungarian Goulash Soup

• 4 medium onions peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram dried
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest minced
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or salad oil
• 8 cups water
• 3 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 pounds beef chuck lean, 1 inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large tomatoes peeled and chopped
• 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds

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

onions, marjoram dried, garlic, lemon zest minced, vegetable shortening, water, paprika, salt, beef chuck lean, black pepper, tomatoes, potatoes, caraway seeds

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/hungarian-goulash-soup-47161 (may not work)