Romanian Dumpling Soup (Supă cu găluște)
Overview
Supă cu găluște is a clear Romanian chicken soup with soft, fluffy semolina dumplings. The broth is simmered from chicken with carrots, parsnip, celeriac and onion until it is golden and full of flavour. The dumplings are made from semolina beaten with egg, a little oil or butter and salt, shaped with two spoons and cooked in the broth with the lid on, so they swell to twice their size and become light and tender. The soup is served with the diced vegetables, sometimes pieces of chicken, and lots of chopped parsley or lovage. It is a favourite Sunday and comfort soup.
History
Semolina dumplings came to Romania through Central European kitchens, and similar soups are made in Hungary, Austria and Germany. In Romania supă cu găluște is one of the first soups children learn to love and is often made for people who are ill. Families argue about the secret of perfect fluffy găluște, from resting the dough to keeping the lid closed while they cook.
Main ingredients
Chicken broth, semolina dumplings, eggs, carrot and parsnip, celeriac, parsley. The soup is built on chicken broth and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; not usually gluten-free.
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Recipe
Method
- 150 min
Simmer the chicken and vegetables in 2.5 l water for 50 minutes, skimming often.
- 215 min
Beat the eggs with the oil and salt, then stir in the semolina and rest for 15 minutes.
- 3
Drop small spoonfuls into the simmering broth.
- 410 min
Cover and cook for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 5
Serve with the vegetables and parsley.
- ✓
Serve. About 1h 15m from start to bowl.
Sources
Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.
