Chuchvara (Beef Dumpling Soup)

Method

1. 1

   Make a firm dough with the flour and a little water; knead until smooth, then rest it 30 minutes under a bowl.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, mix the ground beef with the minced onion, salt and a generous amount of black pepper for the filling.

3. 3

   Roll the dough thin and cut it into small squares.

4. 4

   Dot each square with a little filling, fold into a triangle, and pinch the two front corners together into a ring.

   💡 Smaller than feels reasonable — a proper chuchvara is a single bite with broth to spare.

5. 5

   Bring the beef stock to a simmer in a large pot.

6. 6

   Drop in the dumplings and simmer until they all float, plus 2 minutes more.

7. 7

   Ladle into bowls in their broth, and top with the dill and a spoonful of sour cream.