SIXTY DAYS TO GO Goulash Soup

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SIXTY DAYS TO GO Goulash Soup

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Good God...it's almost over.  Have some soup!  It's easier than it looks at first glance.

4 slices bacon, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 leek, thinly sliced

1 lb. round or sirloin steak, cut into 1/2” cubes

2 Tbsp. flour

6 cloves garlic

2 potatoes, peeled, cubed

3 tomatoes, chopped

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 Tbsp. paprika

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. marjoram

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 qt. reduced sodium beef broth

1 cup red wine

1 cup water

2 cups egg noodles, cooked as directed.

Cook bacon in soup pot or Dutch oven 5 minutes or until most of fat is rendered and bacon is crisp.  Remove bacon with slotted spoon.  Add onion, leek and beef.  Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beef is browned, adding flour and garlic during last minute. 

Add remaining ingredients except noodles; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Ladle soup over noodles in large serving bowls.