Hochzeitssuppe

Name: Hochzeitssuppe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
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

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

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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

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

Mix 1/2 lb ground pork with 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, season with salt and pepper, and shape into small meatballs.
3

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

Add 1/2 cup thin egg noodles to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Hochzeitssuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Hochzeitssuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup thin egg noodles. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hochzeitssuppe 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 Hochzeitssuppe?

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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