Kreplach Soup

Kreplach Soup is a comforting Jewish dish featuring tender dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served in a flavorful broth. This hearty soup is perfect for chilly days and family gatherings, bringing warmth and nostalgia in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• Beef, ground - 150 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium (about 100 grams)
• Garlic, minced - 1 clove
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• All-purpose flour - 1 cup (120 grams)
• Water - 1/4 cup (60 ml)
• Beef broth - 4 cups (1 liter)
• Carrot, sliced - 1 medium (about 70 grams)
• Celery, sliced - 1 stalk (about 50 grams)
• Bay leaf - 1
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ground beef, cooking until browned. Stir in parsley, salt, and black pepper, then remove from heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the egg and water. Mix until a dough forms, then knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch squares. Place a teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of each square, fold diagonally to form a triangle, and pinch edges to seal.
4. In a large pot, bring beef broth to a boil. Add sliced carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add the kreplach to the soup and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the dumplings float to the surface and are cooked through.
6. Remove bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the beef.
• Contains vegetables that add vitamins and minerals to the diet.

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