A quickie version of hearty, peppery goulash prepared with ground beef, this new Homemade in Minutes soup makes a rustic meal in about 45 minutes.

Additions:

1 pound ground round
1 tablespoon oil
4 cups beef broth
1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Optional: a dollop of sour cream on each serving

Cooking Directions:

In a 4 quart pot heat oil over medium high heat. Crumble and brown ground beef. Add soup mix and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, bring to a simmer and cover for 35 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and Worcestershire, cover and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Serve in bowls with sour cream on top.
Serves 4 to 5. Freezes well if prepared ahead. Beef Goulash Inventive Recipe Variations:
Option 1: Serve on top of cooked wide egg noodles for a classic eastern European dish.

Ingredients:

 

Green lentils, potato, red and green bell pepper, carrot, onion, leek, paprika, carroway seed, marjoram and thyme. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

 

Allergen Information: Gluten-Free

 

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (30g) Dry Mix Prepared Serving Size: About 1 Cup Serving Per Container: About 7 Amount per Serving Mix Prepared Calories 70 220 Calories from Fat 0 60 % Daily Value** Total Fat 0g* 0% 11% Saturated Fat 0g 0% 8% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% 17% Sodium 5mg 0% 37% Total Carb 18g 6% 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 20% 24% Sugars 0g Protein 5g Vitamin A 4% 8% Vitamin C 6% 10% Calcium 2% 2% Iron 10% 20% * Amount in Mix ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.