Knefla Soup II

Whether it's knefla, kneufla, or knoepfli -- it's still a tasty, German, egg noodle, potato cream soup.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 386 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup water
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large potato, diced
• ½ pound bacon, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, egg, 1/2 cup water and salt to form a dough. Cut into thin strips or small pieces.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Stir in dough, potatoes and onion. Cook 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain.

Step 3

While pasta and potatoes are cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Save drippings.

Step 4

Return pasta and potato mixture to large pot over medium-low heat, and combine with bacon, a teaspoon of bacon grease, milk, cream and salt and pepper. Adjust bacon grease to taste and milk or cream to cover. Simmer 20 minutes, without boiling. Serve hot.