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Brotsuppe

A warming German bread soup made with toasted stale rye bread simmered in savory vegetable broth with caraway and marjoram.

30 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups stale rye bread, cubed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add 6 cups cubed stale rye bread, 1/2 tsp crushed caraway seeds, and 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, stirring for 3 minutes to lightly toast.

  4. 4

    Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth, then ladle into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Brotsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Brotsuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 cups stale rye bread, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Brotsuppe keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Brotsuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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