As the cold wind blows through everything, the bitter cold of winter makes people yearn for a warmth from the heart. In the harsh winter of the north, there is a bowl of traditional food that is loved by people - gnocchi soup. Not only is it affordable and easy to make, but it also has a good stomach warming effect, which is a wonderful choice for cold protection and warmth.
First of all, let's talk about the basic ingredients of gnocchi soup. The main ingredients include flour, eggs, and a variety of vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, but meat or other trimmings can be added according to personal taste. Flour and eggs are the key to making up the gnocchi, while vegetables not only add rich layers to the soup, but also supplement the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Next, there is the specific process of making the gnocchi soup. Start by preparing the ingredients you need. Put an appropriate amount of flour in a deep bowl, beat in one or two eggs, adjust according to the amount of flour, and add a pinch of salt and water. Stir with chopsticks or a spoon until the dough is dry and firm. The dough is then kneaded into small pieces or scraped with a spoon, these are called "gnocchi", which are cooked in the soup.
Fill a large pot with water, bring the water to a boil, gently add the dough pieces, and cook over medium-low heat. At this point, you can start preparing the other ingredients for the soup. Cut the washed vegetables into small pieces, and if you like meat, you should also cut it into small pieces. Once the pimples have risen in the water, you can add the prepared vegetables and meat.
The soup begins to thicken with the flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the vegetables, which takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on the individual's preference and the actual situation of the ingredients. During this period, you can add some seasonings, such as salt, chicken essence, pepper, etc., in moderation, and adjust them flexibly according to your personal taste.
Towards the end of cooking, we can sprinkle a little chopped green onion or coriander to enhance the taste and aroma. When all the ingredients are fully cooked and fragrant, the gnocchi soup is ready to come out. The simple yet heart-warming gnocchi soup is so intimate that it makes people feel at home, whether it is used as breakfast to start the day or dinner to end a busy day.
The charm of gnocchi soup lies in its simplicity and purity, and it does not require complicated cooking techniques or rely on a variety of seasonings to make it taste at home. On a cold winter day, a bowl of hot gnocchi soup can not only ward off the cold and warm the stomach, but also provide a sense of satisfaction and happiness, which is a classic food loved by countless families.
During the production process, the size and shape of the gnocchi can be adjusted according to personal preference, without following any fixed form, which also makes each bowl of gnocchi soup full of family atmosphere. Tradition and innovation come together in the hands of every cook, and every bite of gnocchi soup brings together love and warmth to everyone who tastes it.
Finally, in anticipation, I sent spoonfuls of hot, fragrant pimple soup into my mouth, so that the winter cold was temporarily away, and all the hesitation and discomfort seemed to dissipate under this steaming noodle soup. And so, year after year, whenever snow covered the land, we knew it was time to prepare a pot of hot pimple soup for ourselves and our family again.