Supă cu Găluşte: Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
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4.9
Supă cu Găluşte: Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
Description
Supă cu Găluşte: Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings combines a homemade chicken broth infused with root vegetables and salt, simmered slowly from a half chicken, with light dumplings crafted from semolina, eggs, and lard or oil. The cooking process involves simmering the chicken and vegetables until tender and skimming impurities for clarity. Meanwhile, the dumpling batter is mixed and rested briefly before shaping and boiling until puffed and tender. Adding cold water to the boiling pot moderates cooking, keeping dumplings soft.
The soup offers subtle savory notes from the chicken broth, complemented by the gentle grainy texture of the semolina dumplings, creating a comforting and wholesome dish. The dumplings add a mild chewiness that contrasts the clear broth, enhancing the soup’s heartiness.
This soup suits warming family meals or when a light yet satisfying starter is needed. The balance between broth and dumplings makes it versatile across seasons. Serving it hot preserves the tenderness of dumplings and clarity of the broth, making it enjoyable for a variety of palates and ages.
Ingredients
For the soup:
- ½ chicken free-range
- 2 carrot
- 1 parsley root
- 1 celery root
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 liters water
For the dumplings:
- 50 g lard (or 2 tbsp vegetable oil)
- 2 egg
- 150 g semolina
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Soup:
- Place the chicken, whole vegetables, water, and salt in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
- Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during cooking using a ladle or skimmer.
Prepare the Dumplings:
- In a bowl, mix the lard, eggs, semolina, and salt with a fork until smooth and lump-free. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- Bring a separate pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
- Using a wet spoon, form small dumplings from the semolina mixture and drop them into the boiling water.
- Cook the dumplings for about 20 minutes or until they puff up and become tender. For a helpful tip: Once all the dumplings are in the pot, add a glass of cold water to slow the boiling process slightly, ensuring they remain light and fluffy.
Assemble the Soup:
- Once the soup is cooked, remove the chicken and vegetables from the pot. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or a pinch of vegetable seasoning, if desired.
- Slice the cooked carrots and add them back into the soup along with the dumplings.
- Finish with plenty of freshly chopped parsley leaves for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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4.9
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