My oma used to make this butter soup when they first came to Canada and had no money. It has been passed down to me, and it's a favorite of everyone I've made it for!
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 potatoes , cubed
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cups half-and-half cream
Instructions
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1
Slice onion into quarters and separate layers. Add 8 cups water, potato, onion, butter, bay leaf, parsley, salt, and pepper into a large soup pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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2
For the noodles: Mix flour, eggs, and about 1 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl. Stir in enough water to form a thick dough. Slice into noodles; add to soup and cook until fluffy, abut 3 to 5 minutes.
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3
Add cream and heat through.
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