Hungarian Green Pea Soup with Homemade Dumplings

Instructions

1. Sauté the vegetables

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, carrots, parsley root, and bell pepper. Cook for several minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add the green peas and stir everything together.

2. Add the paprika and broth

Remove the pot briefly from the heat and stir in the flour and sweet paprika.

Slowly add the broth while stirring to prevent lumps.

Add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the vegetables and peas are tender.

3. Prepare the dumplings

In a small bowl, mix the egg, flour, salt, and parsley.

You want a soft but fairly thick dough. If necessary, add a small amount of water.

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes.

4. Cook the dumplings

Keep the soup gently simmering.

Dip a teaspoon into the hot broth, then use it to scoop small portions of dough and drop them into the soup.

The dumplings will expand as they cook, so keep them relatively small.

Simmer for approximately 8–10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and tender.

5. Finish the soup

Remove the bay leaf.

Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

🇭🇺 A Taste of Hungarian Home Cooking

This soup is a wonderful example of traditional Hungarian home cooking: simple ingredients, fresh vegetables, herbs, and homemade dumplings transformed into a comforting family meal.

The combination of sweet green peas and soft dumplings makes every spoonful satisfying without being overly heavy.

Serving Suggestion

Serve the soup hot with plenty of peas and dumplings in each bowl. A little fresh parsley on top adds a beautiful finishing touch.