Hungarian Chicken Dumpling Soup (Chicken Noodle Dumpling Soup)

Hungarian Chicken Dumpling Soup (Chicken Noodle Dumpling Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken or 500 g chicken pieces
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsley roots or 1 parsnip, sliced
• 1 small celery root, diced
• 1 small onion
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh parsley

For the Dumplings:

• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp semolina
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Simmer the chicken with onion, salt, and pepper in water for about 1.5–2 hours.
2. Add the carrots, parsley root, and celery, then cook until tender.
3. Mix the eggs, semolina, salt, and oil. Let the mixture rest for 15–20 minutes.
4. Shape small dumplings with a spoon and gently drop them into the simmering soup.
5. Cook the dumplings for 10–15 minutes until they become light and fluffy.
6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.