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Hochzeitssuppe

A traditional wedding soup featuring delicate pork meatballs, rich egg custard, carrots, asparagus, and fine egg noodles in a clear beef broth.

50 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

GermanSoupStovetopStandardLow CarbNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup white asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thin egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 4 beaten eggs with 1/2 cup whole milk in a heat safe bowl, then steam covered over boiling water for 15 minutes until set, cool, and cut into cubes.

  2. 2

    Mix 1/2 lb ground pork with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and shape into small meatballs.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Add meatballs, 2 sliced carrots, and 1 cup chopped white asparagus to the broth, simmering for 10 minutes until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

  5. 5

    Add 1/2 cup thin egg noodles to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  6. 6

    Stir in the egg custard cubes and 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley right before serving.

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Questions

What is Hochzeitssuppe?

A traditional wedding soup featuring delicate pork meatballs, rich egg custard, carrots, asparagus, and fine egg noodles in a clear beef broth. This reference files it under German soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 50 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Hochzeitssuppe reach?

For Hochzeitssuppe, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Hochzeitssuppe?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Hochzeitssuppe uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Hochzeitssuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Hochzeitssuppe is 1/2 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Hochzeitssuppe keto-friendly?

A serving of Hochzeitssuppe carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Hochzeitssuppe?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 22 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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