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GOULASH SOUP WITH GNOCCHI

Foxtrot of the meat eaters

This recipe is an old favourite and I usually can’t wait for winter to make it! The carrot here isn’t traditional, but I feel it gives a little body – sometimes I also stir in a cup of frozen peas.

Ingredients

(enough for 6-8)

2 tablespoons oil
About 1 kg beef goulash
3 onions, peeled and finely chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
A pinch of caraway seeds
1 tin (410 g) cherry tomatoes
About 1 ℓ beef stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
400 g gnocchi
Sour cream to serve (optional)

Here’s how

the oil into a potjie over a high heat and fry some of the meat cubes until they’re all nicely golden brown all over. Use high heat to seal them quickly to retain maximum flavour. Remove the meat and repeat the process with the