Knoephla Soup is a German soup, with potatoes and dumplings. It’s very famous in North Dakota. Being half German half Norwegian, I wanted to feature more recipes from this state and so I’d thought I’d start with this soup. It’s creamy, rich, and very hearty. Filled with onions, carrots, celery, potatos, and little dumplings. Knoephla is pretty much the German version of Italy’s famous Gnocci. Kneophla soup is such a comforting and hearty recipe and if you’ve never had this soup before you’re in for a treat.
Homemade or Store Bought Knoephla
If you’re a semi-homemade cook like me, you will just want to go straight to the freezer section at the grocery store and pick up a bag of dumplings. Frozen dumplings are usually done when they float to the top of the soup. That’s what I do a lot actually. There’s nothing wrong with semi-homemade and using short cut ingredients like this easy to keep in the freezer. It doesn’t take much to make the homemade dumplings. I apologize for not having a step-by-step photo of making homemade knoephla. Role the dough out into long ropes and cut them into little pieces. It’s very similar to making homemade soft pretzel bites.
Storing Leftovers
After the soup has cooled store it in freezer zip-lock bags or plastic storage containers. Freezing is done the same way. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
What Ingredients do I need?
WaterChicken broth - Try to get no salt added chicken broth so you can control the salt that goes in there. If you like making homemade chicken stock go for it! Large onion yellow onion such as Vidalia, diced Celery - dicedCarrots - are not listed in the recipe below but you can surely add them if you likePotatoes - diced, I used Yukon Gold potatoes Bay leaves - dry Salt & pepper - to taste Garlic powderHeavy Cream - Can sub any type of milk if you wish instead of cream but cream is the best.
Knoephla Dough a German dumplingFlour - I have only tested this recipe with all purpose flour. Baking powder Salt
How to Make Knoephla Soup
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. Knoephla Dough | German dumpling: Mix flour, salt, and baking powder together to make a fairly stiff dough. Add eough water to make the dough stiff — ¾ 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 ½ inch ropes and cut with a pair of scissors into ½ inch pieces right into the simmering soup.Add cream and knoepfla to soup pot. Simmer 30-40 minutes. This is a very hearty soup and wonderful on a cold day! Especially here in North Dakota! Brrrrr
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