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Maultaschen Soup

A comforting German soup featuring tender meat and spinach filled dumplings simmered in rich beef broth with fresh vegetables.

30 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

GermanSoupStovetopStandardNut-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 12 oz Maultaschen dumplings, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour 6 cups beef broth into a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 2 sliced carrots and 1 thinly sliced leek to the pot, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Add 12 oz sliced Maultaschen dumplings and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper to the broth and cook for 5 minutes until fully heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

  4. 4

    Ladle the soup into warm bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives before serving.

Questions

How long does Maultaschen Soup 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 Maultaschen Soup?

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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