Clear Soup with Semolina Dumplings

Ingredients

• ½ cup semolina
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vegetable oil (optional)
• 4 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. In a bowl, beat room temperature butter until creamed. Season with salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
2. Stir in the egg vigorously, then gradually add semolina, mixing until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using two spoons dipped in hot water, shape the semolina mixture into small dumplings.
4. Carefully add dumplings to the boiling water, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Do not boil vigorously.
5. While dumplings cook, heat the beef broth in a separate pot.
6. Remove cooked dumplings from water with a slotted spoon and transfer them directly into the hot beef broth.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.