Finnish Beef and Dumpling Soup (Klimppisoppa from Finland)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 7
Finnish Beef and Dumpling Soup - A comforting and hearty soup from Finland
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

2 hrs 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs beef chuck ( with bones )
6 cups water
1 onion , peeled
1 carrot , peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 small piece rutabagas or 1 small turnip
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
5 potatoes ( medium , preferably Russet )
1/4 cup broth
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt ( or up to 1/2 tsp )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
400
Sugar
3g
Fat
16g
Finnish Beef and Dumpling Soup, or Klimppisoppa, is a traditional dish from Finland. It is commonly enjoyed during the long, cold winter months. The soup is comforting and filling, with chunks of tender beef, soft vegetables, and chewy dumplings. The herbs and spices give it a warm, cozy flavor that makes you want to curl up by the fire and enjoy a bowl. It's a great meal to make ahead of time and enjoy on a chilly evening. This recipe makes enough for several servings, so it's perfect for meal prep or feeding a family.

Instructions

1.Rinse and pat dry the beef chuck. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2.Add the beef, water, onion, carrot, allspice, marjoram, bay leaf, salt, and rutabagas or turnip into a large pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3.After the beef has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot. Cook for an additional 20 minutes.
4.While the potatoes are cooking, make the dumplings. Combine the flour, egg, broth, and salt in a bowl and mix to form a sticky dough.
5.Once the potatoes are cooked, drop small spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the soup. Let cook for 5 minutes uncovered and then 10 minutes covered.
6.Serve hot and garnish with chopped parsley.

PROS

This soup is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold winter day.

The dumplings add a fun texture to the soup.

CONS

The beef takes some time to cook, so this recipe requires some patience.

It may also be high in sodium depending on the broth used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and iron.
Carrots are rich in vitamin A and potassium.
Potatoes are a good source of potassium and vitamin C.
Rutabagas are high in fiber and vitamin C.
The parsley garnish adds a pop of vitamin K.

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