Hochzeitssuppe facts for kids
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Hochzeitssuppe with meatballs, asparagus, and egg custard
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| Type | Wedding soup |
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| Place of origin | Germany |
| Main ingredients | Chicken broth, chicken meat, meatballs, asparagus heads, noodles, cooked eggs |
Hochzeitssuppe (say: HOH-tsite-soop-uh) is a popular and tasty clear soup from Germany. Its name literally means "wedding soup," and it's a traditional dish often served at German weddings. It's known for being light but full of flavor, made with a clear chicken broth and lots of yummy additions.
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What is Hochzeitssuppe?
Hochzeitssuppe is a special German soup that's usually clear and made from a rich chicken broth. It's a classic starter, especially at big celebrations like weddings. The soup is designed to be light and refreshing, getting everyone ready for the main meal.
What's Inside This Soup?
This delicious soup isn't just broth! It's filled with different ingredients that make it hearty and interesting. You'll often find tender pieces of chicken meat and small meatballs inside. It also has fresh asparagus heads, thin noodles, and savory egg custard pieces (called Eierstich in German). Sometimes, people even add raisins for a touch of sweetness!
Where and When is it Eaten?
Hochzeitssuppe is a traditional part of wedding celebrations in both Northern Germany and Southern Germany. The bride, groom, and their guests usually enjoy it right after the wedding ceremony. It's typically served as the first course, or starter, on the menu at the wedding reception.
This soup is also eaten in other parts of Germany. In the past, a "bride's soup" (Brautsuppe) was a common part of every wedding meal for all the guests.
A Special Westphalian Version
There's a special kind of wedding soup called Westfälische Hochzeitssuppe. This version comes from the Westphalia region of Germany. Unlike the usual chicken broth, this one is traditionally made from beef broth.
Just like the other wedding soup, it's served as the starter at wedding meals. After the soup, the cold beef that was used to make the broth is often served as a second course. This beef is usually enjoyed with remoulade sauce, small pickled onions, and pickled gherkins.
Finding Recipes
You can find many different recipes for Hochzeitssuppe in regional German cookbooks. Each region might have its own special way of making it! If you're in a hurry, you can also find different kinds of instant soups that are sold under this name in stores.
See also
In Spanish: Hochzeitssuppe para niños
