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This soup is classic Hungarian comfort — simple, soft, and melts in your mouth at the first bite! ❤️
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💌 Introduction
This recipe is a piece of Hungarian warmth and heritage in a single bowl. It’s called Grízgaluska Leves — a delicate chicken broth soup filled with light, airy semolina dumplings that almost float on the spoon. ☁️
Perfect for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or when you just want something soothing and soulful, this dish is comfort personified. It’s not heavy, it’s not fussy — just gentle, cozy, and lovingly simple.
And the best part? It takes only 5 minutes to prepare the dumplings! 💫
Each spoonful feels like a warm hug — from generations past straight to your table. 🥰
🕰️ A Little History
Hungarian home cooking is full of humble genius — transforming simple pantry ingredients into pure magic.
Grízgaluska Leves has been part of Hungarian kitchens for centuries. Traditionally made from coarse semolina (gríz) mixed with eggs and butter, then gently poached in golden chicken broth, it was often served as the first course during Sunday family lunches. 🍽️
In times of celebration or recovery, this soup was said to “restore strength and bring peace to the soul.” 🕊️
It remains a beloved comfort food in Hungary today — a dish that proves elegance doesn’t need extravagance. 💛
🌾 Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken broth or homemade stock
1 small onion, halved
1 carrot, sliced into thin rounds 🥕
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Semolina Dumplings (Grízgaluska):
1 large egg 🥚
3 tablespoons semolina (fine or medium grind)
1 tablespoon butter, softened 🧈
A pinch of salt
Optional: a dash of nutmeg or parsley for a subtle twist 🌿
🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Broth
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to a gentle simmer.
Let it bubble softly for about 15–20 minutes to build flavor.
Step 2: Make the Semolina Dumpling Mixture
In a small bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
Stir in the softened butter and salt.
Gradually add the semolina, stirring gently until it forms a thick but soft batter.
Let the mixture rest for 5–10 minutes — this helps the semolina absorb moisture and makes the dumplings tender.
Step 3: Shape and Cook the Dumplings
Bring the broth back to a gentle boil.
Using a small spoon (or two spoons), carefully drop small portions of the semolina mixture into the hot soup.
Lower the heat immediately — the soup should simmer, not boil rapidly, or the dumplings will fall apart.
Cook uncovered for about 10–12 minutes, until the dumplings float and are firm yet soft inside.
💡 Tip: Test one dumpling after 10 minutes — it should be light and fluffy, not dense.
💞 Methods — With Lovers
Cooking this soup with your lover is a little like making poetry together — simple words, deep feelings. 🥰
💑 Here’s how to make it with love:
One of you stirs the broth while the other mixes the semolina — teamwork at its most tender.
As the dumplings simmer, talk, laugh, or just enjoy the quiet comfort of the moment.
When the first dumpling floats to the surface, share that tiny victory with a smile — that’s love rising, too. 💋
When you finally taste it together — soft, warm, and golden — it’s not just soup; it’s the taste of home, heart, and harmony. ❤️
🍽️ Formation (Serving & Presentation)
Serve the soup hot, ladled into deep bowls. Make sure each bowl gets a few beautiful dumplings and bright slices of carrot. 🥕✨
Garnish with:
Fresh parsley or dill 🌿
A few drops of melted butter for extra richness
A crack of black pepper or squeeze of lemon for balance 🍋
Pair with a slice of fresh bread and a cozy blanket — dinner is served. 🍞💞
🌹 Conclusion
Hungarian Semolina Dumpling Soup is a dish that whispers instead of shouts — a quiet comfort, soft and soothing.
It teaches us that love doesn’t need to be loud or fancy. Sometimes, the gentlest meals hold the deepest meaning.
From your grandmother’s kitchen in Hungary to your bowl today, this soup carries stories, traditions, and love that never fade. 🕊️
So here’s to simple things that melt in your mouth — and melt your heart, too. ❤️
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