Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings 🇭🇺

Here is a classic Hungarian Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings (Grízgaluska) 🇭🇺 — light, aromatic broth with tender vegetables and fluffy, delicate semolina dumplings that melt in your mouth.
A true comfort dish in Hungarian homes!


🍲🇭🇺 Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings (Grízgaluskaleves)

⭐ What Makes It Special

A golden chicken broth simmered with vegetables, served with airy dumplings made from eggs, semolina, and a touch of fat.
Simple, elegant, and beloved by generations!


🛒 Ingredients

Soup Base:

  • 1 whole chicken or 2 lbs chicken pieces (legs/thighs/backs)
  • 1 large onion
  • 2–3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 parsnip, sliced (optional but authentic)
  • 1 celery stalk (or celery root piece)
  • Salt & pepper
  • 10–12 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh parsley

Semolina Dumplings (Grízgaluska):

  • 2 large eggs
  • 6–8 tbsp semolina (start with 6, adjust if needed)
  • 1 tbsp softened butter OR fat from soup
  • Salt, pinch
  • Optional: pinch of baking powder (for fluffiness)

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