Description
Knoephla Soup is a rich, comforting Midwestern soup featuring soft dumplings, tender potatoes, and a creamy broth that brings warmth to any meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, this soup blends simple ingredients into a dish that’s hearty, soothing, and utterly satisfying. Each bite carries the warmth of home and tradition, making it a timeless favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For dumplings: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk or water, 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
- Add potatoes and broth; bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Prepare dumpling dough: mix flour, salt, egg, and milk into a soft dough. Pinch into small pieces.
- Drop dumplings into simmering soup; cook until they float, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole milk instead of cream.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste often.
- Dumplings are best added last to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Midwestern, German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg