**Knefla Soup: A Croatian Culinary Delight**
Originating from the mountainous regions of Croatia, knefla soup is a hearty and flavorful broth-based dish that has captured the hearts of many. Its name derived from the dumplings that are the centerpiece of the soup, knefla, which are made from a combination of flour, eggs, and cheese. With its rich and savory broth, tender dumplings, and vibrant vegetables, knefla soup offers a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and satisfying. This comprehensive article delves into the culinary world of knefla soup, providing three delectable recipes that showcase its versatility and regional variations.
**1. Traditional Knefla Soup:** This recipe stays true to the classic Croatian preparation, using a rich chicken broth as the base and featuring an array of vegetables like carrots, onions, and parsnips. The dumplings, made with a combination of flour, eggs, and cottage cheese, are cooked separately and then added to the simmering broth, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
**2. Vegetarian Knefla Soup:** Catering to those who prefer a plant-based diet, this vegetarian version of knefla soup uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The dumplings, made with a mixture of flour, eggs, and ricotta cheese, provide a satisfying protein source, while the addition of spinach, kale, and mushrooms adds layers of earthy flavors and essential nutrients.
**3. Spicy Knefla Soup:** For those who enjoy a touch of heat, this spicy knefla soup incorporates paprika, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper into the broth, creating a vibrant and flavorful experience. The dumplings, made with a blend of flour, eggs, and sharp cheddar cheese, offer a contrasting richness that balances the spicy kick of the broth.
KNOEPHLA SOUP
While I was growing up, my mom would make this traditional German soup. It tasted so good on chilly fall days. Knoephla (pronounce nip-fla) Soup is still a warm and comforting meal for my family. -Lorraine Meyers, Willow City, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter; cook potatoes and onion for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Add milk; heat through but do not boil. Set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring water and bouillon to a boil. , Meanwhile, combine first four knoephla ingredients to form a stiff dough. Roll into a 1/2-in. rope. Cut into 1/4-in. pieces and drop into boiling broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the potato mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
KNOEPHLA SOUP
Provided by Molly Yeh
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the soup: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onions, a good pinch of salt and a few turns of pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the stock, herbs, bay leaves and potatoes. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 minutes.
- For the knoephla: Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, a few turns of pepper and the nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup (236 grams) water and the egg and mix to form a shaggy dough. Turn it out onto a clean work surface and knead it for a few minutes, adding flour as needed, until you have a smooth and stiff dough. Roll it into a 1/2-inch-thick blob, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch squares, dusting with flour so they don't stick together.
- When the soup has 20 minutes left of simmer time, add the knoephla directly to the soup and continue to simmer.
- Stir in the cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!
KNOEPHLA SOUP
This is my take on the classic North Dakota knoephla dumplings soup. I make it with sharp-tailed grouse, but any poultry or rabbit will work, too.
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories lunch Main Course Soup
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Break or chop up the carcasses of the chicken, grouse, pheasant or whatever into large pieces. Put in a large pot, add the water and bay leaves, cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently for 2 hours, or until the meat on the legs and wings wants to fall off the bone.
- Remove the carcasses and pick off all the meat. Reserve this. Strain the broth. You'll need at least 1 quart. Set that aside, too.
- Get a large pot of water boiling. Add a healthy pinch of salt.
- Put the flours, salt, spices and baking powder in a bowl and mix well. Add the egg and milk, mix well until you get a shaggy dough. Knead this until it all comes together, then roll it out into a log about the width of your pinkie finger.
- Slice off little dumplings and drop them into the boiling water. It will drop to a simmer. This is what you want, not a rolling boil, so adjust the heat. Let the knoephla cook until they bob on the surface, then 1 minute more. Remove them and lay them out on a baking sheet. Toss with a little oil if you want to prevent them from sticking each other.
- Heat the butter or bacon fat in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes; you want everything to soften, but not brown.
- Add the picked meat, as much of the broth as you want -- I use a bit more than a quart -- and let this simmer until all the vegetables are nicely cooked, about 15 minutes. Add the dumplings and cream and cook gently for another 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, some black pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 267 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
KNOEPHLA SOUP
Here in North Dakota we love Knoephla Soup! I was introduced to it by my DH and loved it ever since! We have a place called Kroll's Diner run by two older Norwegian ladies! They make it the best I have ever had! The are famous for saying "SIT DOWN AND EAT!" And we do! :)
Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 soup, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a big soup pot add water and broth, then add onion, celery, potatoes, bouillon cubes and spices. Boil until potatoes are done, about 12-15 minutes. Add cream and knoepfla. Simmer 30-40 minutes.
- Knoephla Dough a German dumpling:.
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder together to make a fairly stiff dough. Add eough water to make the dough stiff -- 3/4 cups or more depending on how much gluten is in your flour. You can use milk in place of the water -- some here do.
- Roll into 1/2 inch ropes and cut with a pair of scissors into 1/2 inch pieces right into the simmering soup.
- This is a very hearty soup and wonderful on a cold day! Especially here in North Dakota! Brrrrr -- So come in and "Sit Down and Eat!".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.9, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 66.6, Sodium 2048, Carbohydrate 91.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 15.9
GERMAN KNEPFLA SOUP
My husband and any one I have served this soup to love it. I was looking in a cook book for Knepfla soup and I found one. But we don' t like celery and I didn't have some of the stuff it called,for so I substituted. It is the best Knepfla soup I had. And the bacon adds some good flavor to it.
Provided by michele frank
Categories German
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in large soup pot.
- Put vegetables in pot,cook until almost tender.
- Add water first, then add soup, evaporated milk, milk, and bacon.
- Stir in chicken bouillon, poultry seasoning, pepper and celery salt.
- Simmer on medium low heat for about 20 minutes, stir often.
- While soup is simmering, make Dough.
- Mix flour and baking powder together then add egg and milk.
- If dough is still to stiff add a little more milk.
- Dough should be stiff enough to hold its shape on the spoon.
- Add dough one tsp at a time in simmering soup.
- Cook soup with dough 15 min on low heat with cover on, stir often or soup will burn on the bottom.
- If it is to thick for you, add a little more milk before serving.
KNOEPHLA SOUP
This is not a soup for those watching calories! A German potato soup with small dough balls that I grew up with. It is rich, creamy, and will stick to your ribs. The women in the family have been making this soup for generations, and I've added my own twist to the base recipe.
Provided by Angi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; saute potatoes, onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper until just tender, about 20 minutes. Stir 3 cups milk into potato mixture and heat until almost boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Bring water and chicken bouillon to a boil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot.
- Combine flour, 7 tablespoons milk, egg, dill, parsley, 1 teaspoon pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dough is stiff. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Roll dough into ropes about 1/2-inch thick on a work surface. Cut ropes into 1/4-inch pieces and drop into boiling broth. Reduce heat, cover Dutch oven with a lid, and simmer until knoephla begin to float, about 10 minutes.
- Stir potato mixture into broth and knoephla; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 452.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
KNEFLA SOUP I
Make and share this Knefla Soup I recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large stock pot combine potatoes, onion, carrot, celery, chicken bouillon cubes, parsley, water, salt, pepper and butter. Simmer soup until vegetables become tender.
- In a separate bowl mix flour, egg, salt and milk. Mix until dough is uniformed and then form into long strips. Cut strips into small pieces.
- Once vegetables are tender add knefla pieces and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add evaporated milk, stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 1663, Carbohydrate 82.6, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.4
KNEFLA SOUP II
This is a German recipe from my grandmother.
Provided by SHYNEON
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, egg, 1/2 cup water and salt to form a dough. Cut into thin strips or small pieces.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Stir in dough, potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain.
- While pasta and potatoes are cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Save drippings.
- Return pasta and potato mixture to large pot over medium-low heat, and combine with bacon, a teaspoon of bacon grease, milk, cream and salt and pepper. Adjust bacon grease to taste and milk or cream to cover. Simmer 20 minutes, without boiling. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 296.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
KNOEPHLA/KNEPFLA SOUP
This is a popular creamy chicken stock soup with diced potatoes, carrot, celery and onion with little dumplings dropped in after the veggies have just become tender. I actually submitted this recently to our work cafeteria's "Souper Bowl" competition and was picked to cook and serve it. good thing the head chef did the math - it turned out great at 12 gallons! My husband scored the recipe from a friend's wife who offered him a bowl when he was doing some handy-man work at their house. Lucky for me he never turns down a lunch offer - it yields me some tried and true recipes! I have added cubed/shredded cooked left-over chicken to make it even more hearty. You can also garnish with some crumbled cooked bacon bits. I feel that Yukon Gold potatoes work best. If you can eat just a cup, good for you - it'll last longer then. With us, big bowls are the only way!
Provided by BinkyKat
Categories German
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Simmer the vegetables and salt/pepper in the broth/stock until tender.
- Mix together flour, egg, salt, and water or milk to make a stiff dough. Roll into a rope and cut or pinch off approximately thumb-sized pieces directly into boiling soup. Cook 10 minutes or until done.
- Add 1 ½ cups half & half and serve. You can simmer to desired thickness.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Brown the beef and vegetables before adding them to the soup to develop more flavor.
- Use a good quality beef broth for the best results.
- Add the noodles towards the end of the cooking time so that they don't become overcooked.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Knefla soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of beef, vegetables, and noodles, knefla soup is a satisfying and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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