Homemade Beef Spaetzle Soup

Warm up with a bowl of hearty, comforting Homemade Beef Spaetzle Soup, a delightful combination of tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and pillowy homemade spaetzle. This soul-soothing soup boasts a slow-simmered broth infused with fragrant thyme, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg, delivering layers of rich, savory flavor. The star of the dish is the homemade spaetzle, tiny German-style noodles that add a rustic touch and soak up every drop of the flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as an impressive starter, this recipe is a must-try for fans of classic comfort food. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Beef stew meat (bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 2 Carrots (sliced)
• 2 Celery stalks (sliced)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 8 cups Beef broth
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• 3 Eggs
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.333 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and sear until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the beef broth, then return the browned beef to the pot. Add the bay leaf and thyme (if using). Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60–75 minutes, or until the beef is tender.

Step 6

Meanwhile, prepare the spaetzle batter. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until smooth. The batter should be thick but pourable.

Step 7

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a spaetzle maker or pressing the batter through the holes of a large slotted spoon, drop the batter into the boiling water. Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface, about 1–2 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 8

Once the beef is tender, taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the cooked spaetzle to the soup and stir to combine.

Step 9

Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3358.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2627.8

Total Fat 142.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 885.3mg	0%
Sodium 10279.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 154.0g	0%

Vitamin D 158.8IU	0%
Calcium 571.2mg	0%
Iron 28.5mg	0%
Potassium 4085.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 28.0%