Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 quart

Smoked ham stock

clarified

2 cup

Cabbage

shredded & blanched

1 cup

Onion

shredded

1 tsp

Caraway seed

0.5 cup

Tomatoes

diced

0.5 cup

Carrot

julienned

2 tsp

Dill

chopped

1 lb

Flour

0.5 ounce

Salt

4 unit

Eggs

1 cup

Milk

0.5 cup

Water

1.5 tbsp

Lemons

zest of

Step 1
~5 min

Combine shredded and blanched cabbage, shredded onions, caraway seeds, diced tomatoes, and julienned carrots in a bowl.

Step 2
~5 min

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped dill to the vegetable mixture.

Step 3
~5 min

Prepare the spaetzle dough.

Step 4
~5 min

Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl.

Step 5
~5 min

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.

Step 6
~5 min

Combine lukewarm milk and water with eggs in a separate bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour the milk and egg mixture into the well.

Step 8
~5 min

Stir in the flour, lemon zest, and remaining dill.

Step 9
~5 min

Beat the dough until bubbles start to form.

Step 10
~5 min

Force the spaetzle dough through a colander or spaetzle maker into boiling salted water.

Step 11
~5 min

Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface.

Step 12
~5 min

Remove the cooked spaetzle from the boiling water and cool.

Step 13
~5 min

Prepare the soup.

Step 14
~5 min

Heat ham stock in a large pot.

Step 15
~5 min

Add the vegetable garnish mixture to the ham stock.

Step 16
~5 min

Simmer the soup for one hour.

Step 17
~5 min

Add the cooked spaetzle to the soup.

Step 18
~5 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of caraway seed to your taste.

For a richer flavor, brown the cabbage and onions before adding the stock.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The soup base can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

A light rye bread
A green salad with a vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Winter holidays

Occasion Tags

Winter
Family Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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