Hungry for Hungarian – Karfiolleves (Cauliflower & Dumplings)

Ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 tsp Hungarian paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf

For the dumplings (nokedli):

• 1 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 1/3–1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Stir in paprika, then add carrot and cauliflower florets. Mix well.
3. Pour in broth, add bay leaf, parsley, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Meanwhile, mix flour, egg, salt, and water to form a soft, sticky dough.
6. Drop small spoonfuls of dough directly into the simmering soup.
7. Cook for 3–4 minutes until dumplings float and are cooked through.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Light, comforting, and full of homestyle Hungarian flavor—perfect for any day! 😋