SPINACH SPAETZLE IN GAME-HEN BROTH
Somewhere between a pasta and a dumpling, these spaetzle are tender, toothsome, and fun to make. Meaning "little sparrows" in German, it's especially fitting that a spaetzle recipe found its way into this elegant soup that features game-hen.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Broth: In a pot just large enough to hold hens snugly side-by-side, heat oil over medium. Add leeks, thyme, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft but have not developed any color, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl. Season hens inside and out with salt and transfer to pot. Add enough water to just cover hens and bring to a boil, skimming any impurities from surface. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until hens are just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Spaetzle: Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Cook spinach in a pot of generously salted boiling water until wilted and darkened slightly, about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, remove spinach and plunge into ice-water bath; let stand until cold, about 1 minute. Set pot of water aside for later.
- Thoroughly drain and squeeze spinach dry by pressing in a ricer or wringing out in a clean kitchen towel. Transfer spinach to a food processor with eggs, oil, nutmeg, cheese, and 2 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper and purée until smooth. Add flour and pulse until no dry flour remains (dough should have the consistency of thick pancake batter).
- Broth: Transfer hens to a cutting board; strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Return broth to pot along with leek mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove skin and bones from hens and shred meat into bite-size pieces.
- Spaetzle: Return pot of water to a boil. Press dough through a ricer or colander directly into water. Cook until spaetzle float to the surface, swell slightly, and are tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Stir 2 cups shredded meat and lemon juice into pot with broth. Spoon spaetzle into serving bowls and ladle broth mixture over top. Garnish with dill, a drizzle of oil, and serve with lemon wedges.
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Robert E Ramer Iv
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The spaetzle was light and fluffy, and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
abby brown
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spaetzle, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broth was especially flavorful.
Devin Vikturek
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
As production Asfand.x,
[email protected]I thought the spaetzle was a bit too salty, but the broth was perfect.
Bisma Reshi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Asim Chudary
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my spaetzle turned out really dense.
Aiesha Aslam
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the spaetzle and the broth.
old game play
[email protected]The spaetzle was a bit gummy, but the broth was delicious.
dewaun oden
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spaetzle or is looking for a new and exciting dish to try.
Mx RiponKhan
[email protected]This was my first time making spaetzle and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.
Aviraj Thakur
[email protected]I love spaetzle and this recipe did not disappoint. The spaetzle was light and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and comforting.
Miss Blu
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Bilawal Ahmed
[email protected]I've tried many spaetzle recipes, but this one is by far the best. The spaetzle was cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
sj jones
[email protected]This spinach spaetzle in game hen broth was a delightful surprise! The spaetzle was light and fluffy, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I especially appreciated the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.