Hungarian Chicken Soup with Csipetke is one of Hungary’s most comforting homemade meals. This nourishing soup combines a rich homemade chicken broth with tender vegetables and tiny hand-pinched noodles called Csipetke. Simple, hearty, and packed with flavor, it’s a timeless family recipe that’s perfect for cold days, holiday dinners, or whenever you need a warm bowl of comfort.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Hungarian
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

For the Soup

• 2 lb (900 g) chicken thighs, drumsticks, or a whole chicken cut into pieces
• 10 cups (2.4 L) water
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 parsnips, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 small celery root, diced (optional)
• 1 medium onion, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp fresh dill (optional)

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For the Csipetke (Hungarian Pinched Noodles)

• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tsp water if needed