Yeast soup is one of those simple and affordable dishes that can surprise you with its rich flavor. The base consists of onion sautéed in butter, yeast, root vegetables, and broth. Finally, homemade drizzle made from egg and flour is added to the soup, and everything is beautifully scented with marjoram. The preparation is not complicated and you probably have most of the ingredients at home. The result is a hearty and fragrant soup, perfect as a quick lunch or a warm dinner.
What We’ll Need
- butter,
- onion,
- yeast,
- root vegetables,
- broth,
- herbs for soup,
- salt,
- black pepper,
- a pinch of ground caraway,
- marjoram.
For the drizzle:
- 1 egg,
- 4 tablespoons semi-coarse flour,
- a pinch of salt,
- 1 tablespoon water.
The original recipe does not specify the exact amounts of butter, onion, yeast, vegetables, or broth, so adjust them according to the amount of soup you wish to prepare.
Step-by-Step Preparation:
1. Sautéing the onion: Melt the butter in a pot, add finely chopped onion, and sauté until golden.
2. Adding the yeast: Add the yeast to the onion and, stirring constantly, let it dissolve and then fry it. The yeast will first soften and start to foam, then the excess moisture will gradually evaporate and the flavor will intensify.
3. Root vegetables: Add coarsely grated root vegetables and sauté for a few minutes together with the yeast and onion.
4. Adding the broth: Pour broth over the base. Add soup herbs, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of ground caraway.
5. Cooking: Let the soup cook until the root vegetables are tender and the flavors have blended.
6. Preparing the drizzle: In a bowl, mix the egg, semi-coarse flour, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of water. Work into a thicker batter.
7. Drizzling into the soup: Gradually drip or drop the batter into the boiling soup using a fork or spoon. Let it cook for a few minutes until the drizzle is done.
8. Finishing: Finally, rub some marjoram between your palms and add it to the soup. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Final Tip
It’s really worth frying the yeast for a moment. This step gives the soup its typical full flavor. If you just dissolve it briefly and immediately add broth, the resulting taste will be milder.
You can make the homemade drizzle thinner or thicker, depending on the consistency you want. The thicker the batter, the bigger the pieces in the soup.
