Karfiolleves (Hungarian Cauliflower Soup with Dumplings)

Ingredients:

For the soup:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1–1.2 L water or vegetable/chicken broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional)

For the dumplings:

• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp flour
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tbsp water (if needed)

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Instructions:

1. Heat oil or butter in a pot and sauté the onion until soft.
2. Add carrot and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir in paprika quickly, then add broth or water.
4. Add cauliflower florets and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix egg, flour, salt, and a little water to form a thick batter.
6. Using a teaspoon, drop small dumplings into the simmering soup.
7. Cook for 8–10 minutes until dumplings float and are cooked through.
8. Season with salt and black pepper.
9. Add fresh parsley before serving.