Butter Soup

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!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ½ cup half-and-half cream
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 yellow onion
• 8 cups water
• 6 potatoes, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Add cream and heat through.