Ein Topf soup
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This version of the Eintopf soup can definitely be considered a true hearty meal, as nobody will leave the table hungry after having this soup. As you may have noticed, the dish contains many ingredients—specifically vegetables, meat and smoked sausages, beans, and of course, beer—so make sure to use a large pot and invite your friends over, because there's no way you'll be able to eat all this soup by yourself. Actually, there's no single definitive recipe for making this soup; the key point is that it should be very thick and rich. It's prepared not only in Germany but also in Belgium, Spain, and France, and the recipe varies depending on the country. Despite the impressive list of ingredients, making this soup is quite simple—you just need to have patience, because the final result will undoubtedly delight you. So, for all lovers of traditional German cuisine, or simply for those who enjoy delicious and filling food, I'm now going to show you how to make an amazing Eintopf soup. Serve it with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
We thoroughly wash the meat, place it in a pot, and pour in water until the pot is half full or slightly more, then set it on the stove.
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Step 2
Add two onions and half a carrot to the pot, and cook the meat for at least 1-1.5 hours.
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Step 3
While the meat is boiling, we can prepare the remaining ingredients. Dice half a celery root and one onion, and cut half a carrot into quarters.
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Step 4
We also cut the bell pepper into small cubes.
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Step 5
Chop the celery stalks.
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Step 6
Wash the leek thoroughly and slice into half-rings.
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Step 7
Peel the zucchini and cut it into cubes.
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Step 8
Now separate the cabbage into florets.
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Step 9
Drain the liquid from the beans and place them on a plate.
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Step 10
Chop the parsley and celery leaves.
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Step 11
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
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Step 12
Now take the smoked sausages and slice them. Fry the sausages in a pan without adding oil.
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Step 13
Add the cubed smoked meat and fry for a couple of minutes.
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Step 14
Place the onion on the skillet and continue frying.
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Step 15
Then add the celery and carrots, and fry everything for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 16
Now check the time: if an hour has passed since the meat started boiling, we need to remove the chicken breast from the pot, as it cooks faster than beef.
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Step 17
Return to the skillet and pour half a liter of beer into it, add the spices.
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Step 18
In a separate skillet, sauté a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste.
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Step 19
When the beer in the skillet comes to a boil, wait a couple of minutes and add tomato paste, then mix.
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Step 20
By this time the beef should already be cooked, so we remove the meat from the broth. We also discard the onion and carrot, as we no longer need them. Add the sliced potatoes to the broth and let it cook for 20 minutes.
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Step 21
5 minutes after boiling, add to the potatoes a mixture of vegetables, smoked meats, beer, and tomato paste.
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Step 22
We cut the boiled meat into small pieces and add it to the soup, then season with salt.
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Step 23
Add the chopped celery and pepper.
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Step 24
Then the zucchini.
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Step 25
Let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes, then add the beans and leek.
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Step 26
At the very end, add the cauliflower and peas.
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Step 27
Pour a little broth into a bowl and mix it with flour, then pour this mixture into the soup.
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Step 28
Add chopped herbs 5 minutes before completion.
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Step 29
Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let the soup sit for another 5-10 minutes. Now the Eintopf soup is ready and can be served into individual bowls. Enjoy your meal!