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German Strulli Soup with Beef Dumplings

A hearty, comforting German soup featuring beef dumplings in a flavorful broth loaded with fresh vegetables. Perfect for any time of year.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: German
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings
  • 180 g 180g (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 100 ml 100ml (about ½ cup) water
  • 0.5 bunch 1/2 small bunch fresh dill, finely chopped For flavor
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt
  • 300 g 300g (10.5 oz) ground beef Can substitute with ground pork or turkey.
  • 1/3 teaspoon 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup
  • 3 liters 3 liters (12 cups) water For boiling the soup.
  • 3 large 3 large potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large 1 large carrot
  • 1 large 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 g 10g (about 1 tablespoon) butter
  • 1 leaf 1 bay leaf
  • to taste salt Salt to taste
  • to taste black pepper Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley and dill for garnish For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift flour into a bowl, mix in dill and salt, then add water and knead into a dough. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Grate half the carrot and finely chop the onion.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil and butter in a pot, add onion and grated carrot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. In a separate bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
  3. Roll out the refrigerated dough thinly, spread the seasoned beef evenly over it, cut into strips, and roll into logs. Cut the rolled logs into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil, add cubed potatoes, carrot cubes, and bay leaf.
  5. Boil the vegetables for 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Lower the dumplings into the boiling soup and add the sautéed mixture. Allow it to boil again.
  7. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 7 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
Serving
  1. Stir in the chopped fresh herbs and serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and dill.

Notes

This soup pairs well with crusty bread on the side, perfect for soaking up the delicious broth. You can prepare the dumplings ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to a day. Feel free to add more vegetables, such as celery or peas, for added flavor and nutrition.