Low carb Hungarian Goulash soup

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (1½ cups) yellow onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 8 oz. celery root or rutabaga, finely chopped
• 1 (4 oz.) red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 lb ground lamb or ground beef or ground turkey
• 4 oz. butter or olive oil
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp crushed caraway seeds (optional)
• 2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups (1 lb) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar

For serving

• 1 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté the onion and garlic, with a generous amount of oil or butter, in a heavy pan over medium heat, until softened.
2. Add the ground meat and sauté, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and browned.
3. Add the bell pepper, celery root, paprika, cayenne, oregano, caraway, salt, and pepper. Stir for about 1 minute. Pour in the tomatoes and 2/3 cups of the water.
4. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a light boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add remaining water and vinegar before serving.
6. Serve with finely chopped parsley and a dollop of sour cream or mayonnaise.