Hungry for Hungarian – Karfiolleves (Cauliflower & Dumplings)

🥣 Karfiolleves (Hungarian Cauliflower Soup with Dumplings)

Karfiolleves is a classic Hungarian comfort soup—creamy, lightly spiced, and topped with small dumplings. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner!

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Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the soup:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 medium carrot, sliced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons butter or oil

• 1 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian sweet paprika is ideal)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 egg

• 2–3 tablespoons water

• Pinch of salt

Optional garnish: chopped parsley, a dollop of sour cream

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Instructions

1️⃣ Make the soup base

1. In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion, carrot, and garlic until soft.

3. Add cauliflower florets and paprika, stirring for 1 minute.

4. Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

2️⃣ Make the dumplings

1. In a bowl, mix flour, egg, water, and salt to make a soft dough.

2. Drop small pieces (about ½ teaspoon each) into the simmering soup.

3. Cook 5–7 minutes until dumplings float and are cooked through.

3️⃣ Serve

• Ladle soup into bowls, making sure each serving gets dumplings.

• Optional: top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with parsley.

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Tips

• Creamy version: Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a creamy texture before adding dumplings.

• Extra flavor: Add a bay leaf or a pinch of caraway seeds while simmering.

• Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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If you want, I can make a quick 30-minute version of Karfiolleves that keeps it authentic but makes it much faster for a weekday meal.