Knefla soup is a traditional Croatian dish made with small dumplings, beef or chicken broth, and vegetables, typically carrots, onions, parsnips, and parsley. The dumplings, known as knefle, are made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water, and are shaped into small balls or ovals before being cooked in the broth. Knefla soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is often served as a main course or as a side dish with roasted meats or fish. Variations of the soup exist throughout Croatia, with some recipes calling for the addition of ingredients such as mushrooms, peas, or potatoes. In this article, we present two delicious recipes for knefla soup: a classic beef broth-based version and a lighter chicken broth-based version. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a comforting and satisfying soup that is sure to warm your soul on a cold day. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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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.
KNEFLA SOUP I
I asked my Scandinavian neighbor if she had heard of this soup and she gave me this recipe.
Provided by Sue H.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 6
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 548.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1783.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
KNOEPHLA SOUP
Knoephla (neh-fla) are little dumplings that came to the Dakotas via German immigrants. Molly calls them the "best- kept secret in the upper Midwest!" She makes this dumpling soup for her daughter, Bernie - and it's always a hit!
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the soup: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the stock, thyme, dill, parsley, bay leaves and potatoes; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, begin making the knoephla when the soup reaches a boil: Whisk the flour, baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, a few grinds of pepper and the nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in the water and egg and mix to form a shaggy dough. Turn it out onto a clean work surface and knead for a few minutes, adding more flour as needed, until you have a smooth and stiff dough.
- Roll out the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick blob, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch squares, dusting them with flour so they don't stick together. Drop them directly into the simmering soup for the last 20 minutes.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the heavy cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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 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
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.
GERMAN-RUSSIAN-DAKOTA KNEFLA
This version of knefla is a tasty, easy German-Russian staple for dinner, comprised simply of dough and potatoes. Sometimes I add 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon to the boiling water for extra flavor. Serve with sausage, brats, or alone. Some like it with sauerkraut or breadcrumbs for garnish.
Provided by Megan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a separate bowl; stir in the flour mixture until a smooth dough is formed.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, cut the dough into bite sized pieces with scissors into the boiling water. Boil for 20 minutes; drain well.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add the knefla and potatoes. Stirring occasionally, cook until the potatoes are tender and the knefla are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 737.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality vegetables, meats, and spices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make knefla soup. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find what you like best.
- Make it ahead of time: Knefla soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat it over low heat.
- Serve it with your favorite toppings: There are many different ways to serve knefla soup. Some popular toppings include sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
Conclusion:
Knefla soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meats. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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