Semolina Dumpling Soup

Name: Semolina Dumpling Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 egg, beaten; 2/3 cup fine semolina; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 6 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

A traditional German broth soup featuring tender semolina dumplings seasoned with nutmeg. Served hot with fresh chives for a light and comforting meal.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 egg, beaten
2/3 cup fine semolina
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp fine salt
6 cups beef broth
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Beat 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter in a bowl until creamy, then stir in 2 beaten egg.
2

Stir in 2/3 cup fine semolina, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp fine salt until smooth, then rest dough for 15 minutes.
3

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

Shape dumpling mixture into small ovals using two spoons and drop into simmering liquid.
5

Cover pot and simmer gently on low heat for 15 minutes until dumplings expand and cook through.
6

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Semolina Dumpling Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 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 Semolina Dumpling Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2/3 cup fine semolina. 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 Semolina Dumpling 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 Semolina Dumpling 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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