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Hochzeitssuppe

Cultural Context

Hochzeitssuppe, or Wedding Soup, has its roots in German culinary tradition, often served at weddings to symbolize prosperity and happiness. This hearty soup combines rich flavors from meat and vegetables, making it a beloved dish for celebrations and family gatherings. Today, variations can be found across Germany and beyond, with each family adding their unique twist to the recipe.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 beef shanks
3 beef bones
1 carrot
1 piece of celery
1 small onion
4 teaspoons salt
2 heaping teaspoons peppercorns
1 tablespoon allspice
3 bay leaves
3 eggs
200 ml milk
200 ml water
100 grams ground beef
nutmeg
pepper

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs and calories while providing a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option that is lower in calories.

meatballs

🥗Healthier: lean turkey meatballs

💰Cheaper: homemade meatballs

Homemade meatballs can be made from cheaper cuts of meat.

1

Prepare beef broth by adding 2 beef shanks and 3 beef bones to boiling water.

2

Add 4 teaspoons of salt to the pot.

3

Add chopped vegetables: 1 carrot, 1 piece of celery, and 1 small onion to the pot.

4

Add 2 heaping teaspoons of peppercorns, 1 tablespoon of allspice, and 3 bay leaves to the pot.

5

Let the broth simmer for at least 4 hours.

6

Chop vegetables evenly for the soup and set aside for later.

7

Prepare egg custard (Eierstich) by mixing 3 eggs with 200 ml of milk and enough milk to total 400 ml.

8

Add a teaspoon of salt, a pinch of nutmeg, and a pinch of pepper to the egg mixture and mix well.

9

Pour the egg mixture into a bowl lined with plastic wrap and cover.

10

Place the bowl in boiling water and cook for 1 hour.

11

Prepare meatballs by mixing 100 grams of ground beef with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

12

Form the ground beef mixture into small meatballs.

13

Boil the meatballs in salted water until cooked through.

14

Remove the beef shanks and bones from the broth and strain the broth through a cloth for clarity.

15

Add the chopped vegetables to the strained broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

16

Cut the cooked egg custard into pieces and add to the soup before serving.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlstrainerplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Wedding Soup
Local Name: Hochzeitssuppe

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