Hungarian Chicken Vegetable Soup (Csirkeleves with Dumplings)

Ingredients

For the soup:

• 500 g chicken pieces (breast or thighs, cut into chunks)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1.5 liters water or chicken stock

For the dumplings (nokedli):

• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons flour
• Pinch of salt
• Water (as needed)

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté the onion until soft.
2. Add paprika, stir quickly, then add chicken pieces.
3. Season with salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add carrots, potatoes, peas, and water or stock.
5. Simmer on medium heat for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Mix egg, flour, salt, and a little water to make a thick batter.
7. Drop small dumplings into the soup and cook for 5–7 minutes until done.
8. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.