Clear Soup with Semolina Dumplings
Semolina and parsley come together in this dish — 80 minutes, 10 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 10 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for pan and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Allow butter to come to room temperature before beating in a bowl until creamed. Season with salt and a small, delicate pinch of nutmeg.
- Add in the egg, stirring vigorously. Sprinkle the semolina over this, and mix it in well until the surface is smooth. Cover with saran wrap and leave to rest for 15 – 20 minutes.
- Use two spoons, dipped regularly into hot water throughout, to press or shape dumplings from the paste.
- You can also place these on a lightly oiled board or plate and again leave them to stand for a short while (this allows the dumplings to rise even more).
- Heat a generous quantity of salted water in a large pan.
- Place the dumplings into the water and bring them back to a boil before turning down the heat and leaving to simmer gently for 10 – 15 minutes (do not boil).
- Carefully turn the dumplings occasionally.
- Remove the semolina dumplings carefully and put them in the heated soup. Serve promptly, with a garnish of sprinkled parsley or chives.
- The semolina dumplings can also be cooked in the beef broth, but this causes the soup to take on a slightly dull appearance.
- The cooked dumplings should never be left standing in the soup for too long, as they will “soak up” the soup and become softened.
You'll use: Pan · Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Clear Soup with Semolina Dumplings take to make?
About 80 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Recipe data for Clear Soup with Semolina Dumplings via TheMealDB (open database). Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.