Soup with dumplings and beef

6 servings

60 minutes

Dumpling and beef soup is a cozy dish of Belarusian cuisine that embodies home warmth and rich traditional flavors. Historically, this soup was made in rural families using accessible ingredients: hearty beef, tender potato pieces, and airy dumplings that add a textural twist. The broth becomes aromatic thanks to fragrant pepper and bay leaves, while sweet pepper and carrots bring a light sweetness and richness. Dumplings are the main element of this soup: tender and slightly springy, they absorb the broth wonderfully, making each spoonful a delight. This soup is perfect for cold days, providing a warming effect and comfort familiar to anyone who has ever tried homemade Belarusian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 367.2
• Proteins: 27.2g
• Fats: 16.3g
• Carbohydrates: 28.6g

Ingredients

• Beef with bones: 700 g
• Potato: 500 g
• Sweet pepper: 350 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Milk: 50 ml
• Wheat flour: 5 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the meat into cubes. Boil for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef with bones: 700 g

2. Chop the onion finely. Grate the carrot on a medium grater. Clean the pepper from seeds and cut it into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 350 g

3. Fry the onion in vegetable oil. Add the carrot and fry.

4. Beat the egg slightly. Add milk and mix. Add flour, season with a little salt, and mix. The dough for dumplings should not be liquid but not too thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Wheat flour: 5 tablespoon

5. Add potatoes to the broth and salt it. Then add pepper, boil for 5 minutes, and add onion and carrot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g
   • Sweet pepper: 350 g

6. Then drop the dough into the boiling broth. The dumplings will swell when cooked, so they shouldn't be too large. It's best to shape them using a teaspoon.

7. Add allspice and bay leaf, boil for 5-7 minutes. Salt if necessary.