The Most Delicious Old-Fashioned German Knoephla Soup Recipe (2024)

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This is the absolute VERY best, homemade Knoephla Soup. This creamy German dumpling soup is a staple up north during the winter.

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There must be an unwritten rule that if you do any time in North Dakota, you have to eat Knoephla Soup. This is the VERY best comforting noodle soup you’ll ever have! It’s made with heavy cream and some amazing dumplings.

Knoephla soup is perfect during the winter months and it’s on heavy rotation in our house. In fact, we sometimes make this soup up to 3 or 4 times a month. Definitely a family favorite!

What is Knoephla Soup?

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Knoephla is a cream-based potato soup with little noodles or dumplings (the German word for these is knöpfle – meaning knobs). It is thick and hearty and oh-so delicious.

The soup also includes chopped carrots, celery, and onion. It’s super-flavorful and has the perfect balance of seasoning

I’m a protein girl so you may add cooked chicken to this soup as well. My sister and grandma both swear off the chicken in this soup so it works if you’re vegetarian. But if you are looking for protein… I assure you, the soup is yummy with chicken. Rotisserie chicken works really well!

The soup instructions are pretty standard if you’ve ever made a soup in your life.

For the dumplings, the best way to cut them is to roll the dough into ropes and cut them with a pastry cutter.

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Here is a short video of the dumpling-making process.

Now for the details of the recipes…

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Homemade Knoephla Soup Recipe

This is the absolute VERY best, homemade Knoephla Soup. This creamy German dumpling soup is a staple up north during the winter.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: German

Keyword: Chicken, dumplings, potatoes, soup

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 461kcal

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 3 c. water
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 c. milk
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 c. heavy cream added right before serving
  • 2 c. chicken breast cooked and cut up, optional

For the Dumplings

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ½ c. milk

Instructions

  • In a medium-large saucepan, melt the butter. Sauté the onions, celery, & carrots for about 10 minutes or until the onions are cooked and transparent.

  • Add water, potatoes, milk, broth, and seasoning to the saucepan.

  • Prepare your dumblings while your mixture is at a low boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost cooked.

To Prepare Dumplings

  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the ingredients for the dumplings.

  • Roll the dough into ropes ½″ in diameter.

  • Cut these ropes into ¼″ lengths.

  • When the potatoes are almost cooked, drop the cut dough pieces individually into the boiling soup.

  • Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the dough is cooked through.

  • Add the heavy cream and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5cups | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g

The leftovers for this soup keep very well and it heats up nicely.

If you’re looking for some other delicious soup recipes, I highly recommend my ham and potato soup, pumpkin cauliflower soup, or my chicken and wild rice soup.

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The Most Delicious Old-Fashioned German Knoephla Soup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the national soup of Germany? ›

German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

What is Knoephla soup made of? ›

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup butter, unsalted.
  • 6 cups baking potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed.
  • ½ cup onion (about 1 small onion), diced.
  • ¾ cup celery, diced.
  • ¾ cup carrot, diced.
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 cups whole milk.
  • 6 cups chicken broth.

What does Knoephla translate to in English? ›

Knoephla are little dumplings. The term comes from a German word that means little knob or button.

Where does Knoephla originate from? ›

While Knoephla is German in origin, I think this soup has evolved to being one of the few true North Dakota dishes. It is served across North Dakota and is only marginally known outside of our region. If you want to make your own Knoephla Soup, I have just the recipe for you!

What is the most popular soup in Germany? ›

There are many different types of soup that Germans eat, including vegetable, meat, and cream-based soups. Some of the most popular soups in Germany include: Kartoffelsuppe (potato soup): A hearty and creamy soup made with potatoes, onions, leeks, and sometimes bacon.

What is the No 1 soup in the world? ›

According to the Taste Atlas Awards, the international food database, the Filipino favorite, Sinigang, is hailed as the best soup in the world.

How long is Knoephla soup good for in the fridge? ›

Knoephla soup will keep a few days in the fridge, but be sure to reheat it slowly or the cream could break.

How do you pronounce Knoephla soup? ›

Knoephla (pronounce nip-fla) Soup is a traditional German soup loved for it's little dumplings floating among the potatoes and carrots in this hearty stew.

What is the nutritional value of Knoephla soup? ›

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 249 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

What is potato in Swiss German? ›

Most Germans call it Kartoffel, but Härdöpfu (with many variations on spelling and pronnunciation) is one of the more common Swiss German words for potato.

What is the history of Knoephla? ›

Literally translated into 'Little Button' and is a traditional German dumpling. It is a small cousin of the more popular German dumpling Spätzle. To bring it even more regional, Spätzle and Knöpfle is a Swabian regional food with a history that goes back to the early 18th century.

What is the German word for quiche? ›

What is the translation of "quiche" in German? en. quiche = Quiche.

Is chicken and dumplings a German food? ›

Germany is one such origin that is well-known for dumpling dishes, like spaetzle (an egg noodle) and popular potato dumplings. When many Germans immigrated to America in the 1820s, they brought their homeland dishes, including chicken and dumplings. The word dumpling translates to “knoedel” in German and Austrian.

Where do German potato dumplings come from? ›

Following the introduction of the potato to Europe, the German “kartoffel klöße,” or potato dumpling, emerged in northern Germany13.

What ethnicity makes soup dumplings? ›

Traditional Chinese soup dumplings are popular for a reason—they're easy to cook, pair great with a ton of other dishes, and they're full of rich, savory soup. You've probably seen soup dumplings on your feed and wondered if you're the only one who doesn't know what they are. You're not alone!

What is the national food dish of Germany? ›

Sauerbraten. Sauerbraten is regarded as one Germany's national dishes and there are several regional variations in Franconia, Thuringia, Rhineland, Saarland, Silesia and Swabia. This pot roast takes quite a while to prepare, but the results, often served as Sunday family dinner, are truly worth the work.

What is the main food of Germany? ›

Of all these regional and national dishes, Germany is most famous for Currywurst, sausages, pretzels and Black Forest Gateau, but as you can see, there is plenty more to German cuisine than just these.

What is Germany's national food and drink? ›

Sauerbraten Sauerbraten is regarded as one Germany's national dishes and there are several regional variations in Franconia, Thuringia, Rhineland, Saarland, Silesia and Swabia. This pot roast takes quite a while to prepare, but the results, often served as Sunday family dinner, are truly worth the work.

What is German blood soup made of? ›

It was mainly prepared during pig slaughter, when fresh blood was collected and cooked with pork, vinegar, onions, root vegetables, and spices such as bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves.

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