🇭🇺 Hungarian Semolina Dumpling Soup – Grízgaluska Leves
A comforting Hungarian soup featuring tender semolina dumplings in a flavorful broth. Perfect as a starter or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Semolina Dumplings (Grízgaluska):
- 1 cup semolina
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons water (if needed)
Directions
- Prepare Broth:
In a large pot, bring broth to a boil. Add onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes until vegetables are tender. - Make Dumplings:
In a bowl, mix semolina, egg, flour, and salt. Add water if needed to form a soft, pipeable batter. - Cook Dumplings:
Using a teaspoon or small spoon, drop dumpling batter into simmering broth. Cook 5–7 minutes until dumplings are tender and float to the surface. - Serve:
Ladle soup into bowls with dumplings. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
