Clear Soups, better known as Consommés, are usually slowly simmered meat soup pots. However, the first soup that I learned to make in college time was an intense Vegetable Consommé. This soup is easy to recreate at home and can be used in many different ways together with dumplings and that is why I chose this soup for today’s #sundaysupper theme, Supper Soups. The name itself indicates that the Consommé has french roots, but in fact it is a much enjoyed soup all over Europe. Especially in Austria and Germany it is very common to serve the clear soup with Knödel dumplings and sliced Pancake strips and other little specials (Don’t worry I ll introduce you to the pancake slices and other surprises in the future here). Today I want to introduce you to the Semolina Dumplings, which are better known as Grießknödel in our midst.
We grow up with Clear Soups, in fact we have Clear soups nearly every day before lunch in the Austria and in Germany. It’s a tradition and a must for a real local! Consommé are meant to give you some extra power, they are suppose to tease the stomach for the main meal to come and they warm you up from inside. These soups are a must in the dearly freezing winter season and without them, our national cuisine would be nothing. That is how important those soups are to us little central Europeans!
The Vegetable consommé recipe underneath is adapted from my college time. This recipe doesn’t include an onion, but other veggies such as Carrots, Cauliflower and Leek. Of course it is well flavored with a few spices as well as handfuls of herbs. When making the soup make sure that you don’t cover the pot and that you don’t mix the content too much. Afterwards I would suggest to use a Cheesecloth to take out all the soup fromt he remaining veggies. I didn’t have one so I was forced to use a strainer here two times and then I took a while to skim off the soup from extra fats, so try to get hold of a cheese cloth to make your life simpler! The soup itself is very easy to recreate as are the dumplings. Mix the dumpling ingredients, form them, boil them. That’s all there is to it!
Now you can make your own Vegetable Consommé and Semolina Dumplings at home!


Awesome #Sundaysupper soup fun this week! We have compiled the best of the best soup recipes for you!
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Turkey Meatball Soup by Basic and Delicious
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
- Smoked Sauage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque for Two by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Army Foodie Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Yamato Soup at Cooking Underwriter
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Tomato Basil Soup with Cous Cous at Ruffles and Truffles
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
Of course once you have seen all of the recipes for the day, you’ll not want to miss our #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday.
We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. This week we will be sharing out special soup recipes!
Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun.
Follow the#SundaySupper hash tag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat.
Don’t forget to check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Join us Around the Family Table this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time and share your favorite soup, stew, chowder or bisque recipes with us!








































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I nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. Great blog, keep sharing!
LOVE those dumplings. This soup has my name written all over it!
We are huge fans of clear soups, my kids have it every day with vegetables in them no matter what else they’re having for dinner! I love your semolina dumpling, that’s new to me. I use semolina a lot but have never made dumplings with it. Must try it, thanks Helene!
Interesting about how you have consomme before meals. Growing up it was made in most houses, but it got lot in these fast times. This is such a comfort food with the dumplings! I´m a fan of semolina, so this soup sounds very nice.
Is there anyone who doesn’t like dumplings? I certainly like them! I’ve never had a semolina one, though – I definitely need to try these. Good stuff – thanks.
Griesknoedel Suppe is certainly most delicious any time of year! The Griesknoedel in your soup are most beautiful
What an elegant looking soup!! Love all your photos too!!
Gorgeous! The dumplings looks so fluffy, and the soup sounds like it has so much flavor!
I love the dumpling recipe. It reminds me a little of Italian gnocchi. Very clever to pair it with a consommé.
OH Helene – this soup looks delicious! I am SO much a broth, stock, consomme’ person. Bobby laughs at me because I always take more liquid from the soup pot than ingredients. Your consomme’s looks perfect and I would love a bowl of it with those delicious dumplings! What a great bowl of comfort!
Soup and dumplings is such a brilliant combo
Yum!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
What a lovely and clean presentation, love the photos, and the soup looks great!
Very nice soup, those semolina dumplings look delicious!
That consomme looks seriously flavorful, and those dumplings look moist and inviting. Yum!
You are really making me miss the wonderful soups in Germany. At least I now have a recipe for your wonderful vegetable consomme with the semolina dumplings. Danke!
This is so unique! I bet it’s full of flavour too
This consomme looks so full of flavor! I love it!
Beautiful, Helene! Consommé is very popular in Japan. In fact we say “Consommé soup” and now when I think about it, it’s kind of like redundant…saying soup twice.
I can drink this everyday. I love that you made it from scratch as a lot of Japanese are dependent on Consommé cubes…
This is labour of love, Helene. The soup must be very fresh and delicious.
Semolina dumplings are perfectly shaped.
Never knew about the sunday supper chat on twitter — thanks for the info. This is a comforting bowl of delicious soup!
both the soup and the dumplings must be a delicious combo.
Something to try! Maybe I will go for a beef broth though…
I love consommé whenever I’m not feeling well and those dumplings look divine.
i love a good consomme! This looks delicious
I love any sort of brothy soup – they are my favorite. This one sounds so full of flavor…and I love your addition of dumplings.
I am absolutely craving this soup right now, Helene. It’s absolutely hideous outside and I still have my cold hanging on for at least 3 months now. I had forgotten about this type of dumpling, my dear Mom used to make it for us when we were kids.
I had dumplings like this in Munich last year and wondered how to make them. These look divine!
Oh my goodness… this soup looks incredible and those semolina dumplings are fabulous!
I love this, those dumplings look wonderful.
Hi Helene,
This looks wonderful! This is my kind of food. Love it!
I just made this soup or consomme and it was wonderful and nourishing.
Can you post your recipe for wiener schnitzel.
Also, I love apfelstrudel.
So happy to know that you enjoyed the soup! Yes Wiener Schnitzel is on the plan, I will post it soon. The Apfelstrudel was one of my first recipes that I had posted here, yet I am planning to repost it with a proper picture and some useful step by step pictures. So stay tuned.
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