German Beef Soup (Rindfleischsuppe)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍲 Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
🥩 Description: This hearty German beef soup, known as Rindfleischsuppe, is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Originally shared by Gini Youngkrantz in “Authentic German Home Style Recipes,” it’s a classic recipe that’s sure to warm you up from the inside out.
🍽 Recipe Category: Meat
🔍 Keywords: German, European, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onion |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Cloves |
| 3 | Celery |
| 5 | Carrots |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 2 | Fresh parsley |
| 1 | Salt |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | White pepper |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 149.6
- Fat Content: 2.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 8mg
- Sodium Content: 638.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.6g
- Fiber Content: 9g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by ensuring your soup bones are well-washed, with a generous amount of meat still clinging to them. Keep the skin on the onion but give it a good wash and pat it dry. Cut a slit into one side of the onion and insert the bay leaf into the slit. Then, poke the cloves into the other side of the onion.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients except the noodles. This includes the prepared onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 2 hours. This slow simmering allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Strain the Soup: Set a large bowl underneath a colander and carefully strain the soup through the colander. This step helps to remove any unwanted solids, leaving you with a clear and flavorful broth. Save the meat and carrots from the strained mixture and discard the other vegetables used for boiling.
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Prepare Meat and Carrots: Dice the carrots and cut any meat chunks into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excess fat and bones. Set aside for later.
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Add Noodles: Return the strained broth to the stockpot and add the noodles. Continue to simmer until the noodles are tender and cooked through, usually about 10-15 minutes depending on the type of noodles used.
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Season and Serve: Once the noodles are cooked, return the diced carrots and meat to the pot. Season the soup with a generous amount of salt and pepper, adjusting to taste. Allow the flavors to meld together for a few more minutes before serving hot.
This German beef soup is a comforting and wholesome meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you’re craving a taste of traditional German cuisine. Enjoy its rich flavors and hearty goodness with your loved ones! 🍲🇩🇪
