Griessnockerlsuppe

Name: Griessnockerlsuppe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup semolina flour; 6 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp chives, minced

A classic German clear broth soup featuring light, tender semolina dumplings topped with fresh chives.

40 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 cup semolina flour
6 cups beef broth
2 tbsp chives, minced

Instructions

1

Beat 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter in a bowl until creamed, then mix in 1 beaten egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 pinch ground nutmeg.
2

Stir in 1/2 cup semolina flour until smooth, then let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
3

Bring 6 cups beef broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
4

Shape dumpling ovals using two spoons and slide them into the simmering broth.
5

Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 15 minutes until dumplings puff and soften.
6

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp minced chives.

Questions

Can I make Griessnockerlsuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Griessnockerlsuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup semolina flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Griessnockerlsuppe 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.

Can I halve or double Griessnockerlsuppe?

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.

Serve it with

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German Cucumber Salad salad
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