Fasting Gulasch

Fasting Gulasch

When Lent rolls around (or whenever a lighter meal sounds good), this German-style Fasting Gulasch is exactly the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in the rotation. It’s a vegetarian goulash built on humble, hearty vegetables—potatoes, parsnips, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic—simmered in vegetable stock with tomato paste and classic herbs. A spoonful of crème fraîche at the end makes it gently creamy without stealing the show, while paprika and caraway keep the flavor unmistakably Central European. Best of all: it’s a one-pot comfort dish that’s ready in about 30 minutes.

Fasting Gulasch

Fasting Gulasch is a cozy German-style vegetable goulash made with potatoes, root vegetables, paprika, and a creamy finish—perfect for Lent or any meatless night.

Servings 4 people

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 500 g potatoes
• 2 parsnips
• 2 carrots
• 1 large red pepper
• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 750 ml vegetable stock
• 100 g creme fraiche
• fresh parsley
• fresh chives

Herbs and Spices

• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp ground paprika
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

 

• Wash, peel and dice all the vegetables.
• Heat some vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Saute the onions and garlic till translucent. Add the remaining vegetables and brown for a few minutes, taking care not to burn them.
• Add the vegetable stock, which should cover the vegetables completely. If not, add water or more stock until the veggies are completely covered.
• Add the tomato paste and herbs and stir. Bring the stock to a boil.
• SImmer for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and spices.
• Serve with creme fraiche and garnish with chopped parsley and/or chives.

Notes

Helpful Tips

• Want it thicker? Mash a few potato cubes against the side of the pot and stir back in.
• More goulash-style depth: Add an extra teaspoon of paprika or another spoon of tomato paste.
• Meal prep friendly: The flavors deepen after a night in the fridge—reheat gently and refresh with herbs.

Course: Entree, Soup, Stew

Keyword: Gulasch, Lent, Stew, Vegetarian