Clear Veggie Soup with Semolina Dumplings

This clear vegetable soup with semolina dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for the chilly season! Its soothing warmth and nourishing qualities make it a go-to option for cozy evenings.

A cherished part of my childhood, this clear vegetable soup with semolina dumplings was always regarded as a healing elixir by my mom and grandma. It’s a remedy that never failed to lift my spirits and restore my energy, particularly after a playful romp outdoors or during bouts of illness. Enriched with an abundance of freshly chopped parsley, it’s a potent source of vitamin C, perfect for boosting immunity.

The semolina dumplings add a delightful texture and flavor to the soup, complementing the earthy sweetness of carrots and potatoes. In the recipe below, you’ll discover some handy tips and tricks to master the art of crafting the perfect semolina dumplings. While it may seem daunting at first, with a little practice, you’ll soon become a pro!

Looking for more recipes with dumplings? Check out these Hungarian Vegetarian Paprikash | Vegetable Stew with Dumplings and Vegan Pierogi.

Also, if you want to experiment more with semolina in the kitchen, try these: Semolina Cake, Upma | Savory Semolina Pudding for Breakfast and Semolina Pudding with Blueberry Jam.

How to make perfect semolina dumplings every time

• The correct ratio of ingredients: Make sure you carefully follow the proportions indicated in the recipe for semolina, eggs, and other ingredients. A balanced ratio will contribute to obtaining a suitable consistency of the dough.
• Correct mixing: Mix the dumpling dough well, but do not overdo it. If you mix too much, the dumplings can become tough. Start by combining the dry ingredients and then gradually add the liquids, mixing gently until you get a homogeneous consistency.
• Forming the dumplings: Form the dumplings with wet hands or with the help of a spoon, so that they have the desired size and shape. Try to make them as uniform as possible so that they cook evenly in the soup.
• Stopping the boil: When you add the dumplings to the hot soup, make sure that the water boils gently and does not boil strongly. Boiling too vigorously can cause the dumplings to disintegrate or break off into small pieces.
• Proper cooking: Let the dumplings boil over low or medium heat, covering the pot with a lid to keep warm. Boil them for about 10-15 minutes or until they are puffed and rise to the surface, then check them to make sure they are done.
• Immediate serving: After the dumplings are cooked, serve the soup immediately to maintain their freshness and texture. You can add fresh parsley or other aromatic herbs for extra freshness and taste.

Clear Veggie Soup with Semolina Dumplings

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This clear vegetable soup with semolina dumplings is the ultimate comfort food for the chilly season! Its soothing warmth and nourishing qualities make it a go-to option for cozy evenings.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Soups

Cuisine European

Servings 6

Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Semolina dumplings

• 2 eggs
• 10 tbsp semolina flour
• 2 tsp oil
• salt to taste

Clear Veggie Soup

• 2 carrots sliced or cut in chunks
• 2 potatoes cubed
• 1 onion cut in chunks
• parsley LOTS! for garnish
• ground pepper and salt to taste

Instructions

 

For clear veggie soup:

• Fill a pot with water and add carrots, potatoes, onion, sea salt and oil. Let them boil until tender, for about 20 minutes.
• Remove onion.

For semolina dumplings:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
• Add egg yolks and a pinch of sea salt and mix.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp of semolina at a time and mix well until you’ve incorporated almost all semolina.
• Here’s the trick! You have to check the dough’s consistency. It has to be just perfect, not too thick and not too creamy (I think that 10 tbsp are just right for 2 medium eggs).
• Add 1 tsp of oil and mix well.
• In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boiling point.
• Fill one glass with cold water and keep it aside.
• Dip the spoon in the glass of cold water every time before using it to create the semolina dumplings. 1 semolina dumpling = 1 tablespoon
• Take 1 tbsp of dumpling mixture and place it carefully in the boiling water.
• After you finished adding all semolina dumplings in the pot, add some more cold water so it won’t be bubbly.
• Cover with a lid and let them boil for 8-10 minutes, over low heat.
• When the semolina dumplings are ready, place them in the veggie soup.
• Garnish with lots of fresh parsley!

Notes

The dumplings must be boiled separately in order to obtain a clear veggie soup.
VERY IMPORTANT!

When adding the semolina dumplings in the boiling water, the water must be still; in order to be this way you will have to add some cold water each time before adding the dumpling.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3478IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

Keyword carrots, dumplings, potatoes, semolina

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