Štrukljeva juha

Štrukljeva juha or Štajerska dumpling soup is a popular fasting dish from the Maribor region. In order to prepare it, štruklji dumplings (made from strudel dough and filled with cottage cheese) are cut into smaller pieces and cooked in salted boiling water. During the process, the cottage cheese from these dumplings thickens the soup so it becomes more filling. Before serving, štrukljeva juha is commonly sprinkled with chopped chives or parsley. It is recommended to pair the soup with neutral, light white wines such as Pinot Gris or Chardonnay, possibly semi-dry.