🥣 Hungarian Cauliflower Soup with Dumplings (Karfiolleves)

Great pick! 🌸 Karfiolleves (Cauliflower Soup with Dumplings) 🇭🇺 is another beloved Hungarian comfort dish. It’s light yet hearty, flavored with paprika, and the dumplings (galuska) make it extra satisfying. This soup is often enjoyed as a starter in Hungarian homes.


🥣 Hungarian Cauliflower Soup with Dumplings (Karfiolleves)

🧾 Ingredients:

  • 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 parsnip (optional, for authentic flavor), diced
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil or butter
  • 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1.2 liters (5 cups) vegetable or chicken broth
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Dumplings (Galuska):

  • 1 egg
  • 4–5 tbsp flour (adjust to form a soft dough)
  • Pinch of salt