Description
Traditional German Beef Noodle Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for cold days or when you’re in need of comfort food. Featuring tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles, it’s sure to warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides for about 5–8 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Return the browned beef to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Stir to combine.
6. Pour in the beef broth and water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour.
7. After 1 hour, add the egg noodles and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Continue to simmer for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can use leftover beef or substitute with other cuts like brisket if preferred.
For a richer flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during the simmering process.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg