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Fresh green pea soup with tender vegetables and parsley.
Green pea soup served with fresh carrots and parsley.

Spring Pea Soup with Dumplings

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
The taste of Hungarian spring in a bowl. Tender green peas have a high sugar content that harmonizes beautifully with the savory, paprika base. The dumplings are not just a garnish but a thickener: they release starch during cooking, making the soup richer and silkier.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot (min. 3 quarts)
  • Dumpling maker (Nokedli grater) or cutting board and knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Slice the carrots and parsnip into rounds; finely chop the onion. Heat the fat and sauté the onion until translucent.

Tip: The onion provides the base flavor; sweat it gently without burning.
2 ✓

Add the root vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour and paprika, stir quickly, then immediately pour in a little water.

Tip: This is a roux method. Paprika and flour burn in seconds; the water stops the browning and releases the flavors.
3 ✓

Add the peas (if fresh) and remaining water. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Tip: If using frozen peas, add them later as they cook faster than carrots.
4 ✓

Meanwhile, make the dumplings: mix the egg with flour and a pinch of salt to a thick batter consistency.

Tip: Don't overmix to smooth; a little rustic texture is fine.
5 ✓

Drop small dumplings into the boiling soup. When they float to the surface, cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley at the end.

Tip: Parsley's Vitamin C and fresh taste degrade with heat, so add it just before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the peas hard?
Either the peas were old (high starch content), or they were added to an acidic environment (like tomato) too early. Salt should also be adjusted at the end.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Green Peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Parsnip
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Oil or Lard
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Flour (for thickening)
  • 6 cups Water or Vegetable Stock
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Egg (for dumplings)
  • 1/4 cup Flour (for dumplings)