Dish

Speckknödelsuppe

Bacon dumpling soup

Speckknödelsuppe is a soup that is made by mixing together flour, eggs, and chopped bacon to form a dough. The dough is then shaped into small dumplings and boiled in a pot of water until they are cooked through. The dumplings are then added to a pot of beef broth along with some vegetables like carrots and celery. This soup is a great source of protein and iron from the beef broth and bacon.

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Soup

Origins and history

Speckknödelsuppe is a traditional Austrian dish that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tyrol in western Austria. The dish was originally made with just flour and bacon, but vegetables and beef broth were added later to give it a richer flavor and thicker texture.

Variations

There are many variations of speckknödelsuppe, some recipes call for the addition of potatoes or other vegetables. Some recipes also call for the use of chicken or vegetable broth instead of beef broth.