Polish Meat-filled Soup Dumplings (Kołduny)
Tender Polish Meat-filled Soup Dumplings, also known as Kołduny, are filled with savory meat and served in a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cupsall-purpose flour
- ½ cupwarm water
- 1 largeegg
- salt
- ½ lbground pork or beef
- 1 smallonion, finely chopped
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- ¼ tspmarjoram
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the egg and warm water, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the ground meat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and marjoram until well combined.
- 3
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- 4
Place a small spoonful of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.
- 5
Bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Add the dumplings and cook until they float to the surface and the filling is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Ladle the broth and dumplings into bowls. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives.