Csirkeleves (creamy Chicken And Dumpling Soup)
Csirkeleves, or Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup, is a classic dish in Palatine cuisine, known for its comforting and hearty flavors. This soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a cold winter day.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onion, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, mix the flour, eggs, salt, and pepper to form a dough. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into small squares.
- Add the dumplings to the simmering soup and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes until the soup is creamy and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve the Csirkeleves hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Bowl Rolling pin Knife Cutting board
Tools
Soup ladle Serving bowls Soup spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Csirkeleves with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a time-saving option, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and store-bought chicken broth.
Cost
$15