Knefla Soup
This is a classic German soup, also known as kneufla or knoepfli. It features a simple dough made into egg noodles, which are cooked with diced potato and onion. The soup is enriched with crispy bacon, milk, and heavy cream, then simmered to a creamy consistency. It yields a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for a comforting meal. The recipe makes enough for eight servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 0.5 pound bacon, chopped
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Mix the flour, egg, 1/2 cup water and salt together in a bowl to create a dough. Slice this into thin strips or small pieces.
- Boil a large pot of water. Add the prepared dough pieces, the diced potato and onion. Cook this for 20 minutes until the potato is soft, then drain the contents.
- As the pasta and potatoes cook, place the chopped bacon in a large skillet. Cook it until crisp, then set aside, reserving the rendered fat.
- Transfer the drained pasta and potato mix back to the large pot. Over a low heat, stir in the cooked bacon, a teaspoon of the bacon grease, the milk, cream, and salt and pepper. Add more bacon grease for flavour and extra milk or cream if needed to cover. Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes, ensuring it does not boil, before serving hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories386 kcal
Fat26 g
Sugars5 g
Protein10 g
Sodium297 mg
Recipe details
CategoryDrink
Cuisinegerman
AuthorTerri
