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Spätzle Kartoffelsuppe (Potato Dumpling Soup)

This rustic soup is a real family favorite. We have it on Christmas Eve and sometimes also for our “all white dinner” on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and it’s perfect for a German saint day. It’s always in the Lenten “soup and stations” rotation, and the kids often choose it for their special days. I have very fond memories of cutting dumplings into bubbling soup with my grandfather, and I love doing it with my kids now. It’s not exactly a quick and easy process, but the results are so worth it. The soup thickens up with time and gets even better. It can be made a day or two ahead if desired. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding water if necessary. Stir very often to keep from scorching the bottom when reheating.

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Rest Time 1 hour hour

Servings 8

Ingredients

For the soup:

• 10 cups water
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb sweet onions about 3 medium peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 2 ½ lbs russet potatoes about 8 small peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces (about 8 cups)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

For the dumplings:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Extra flour for dusting

Instructions

• Combine all the soup ingredients in a large soup pot and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
• Meanwhile, in a mixer or by hand, combine the dumpling ingredients and mix until the dough is smooth.
• Divide the dough into three pieces. Sprinkle a medium-sized cutting board with 1 Tablespoon of flour. Place one piece of dough on the cutting board and flatten to about ½ inch thick. Flip to coat both sides with flour.
• With a sharp, smooth-edge knife, cut the dough into 1-inch strips, then cut ½ inch chunks of dough into the soup. The dough will cook in the broth, and the extra flour will thicken it. Repeat with the other two pieces of dough.
• Check to make sure the potatoes are cooked through. The soup is best if left to rest for at least an hour, but can be served immediately.

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Here’s how it works . . .

If your kids are dressing up in a Catholic costume for Halloween or All Saints Day share a photo on Instagram and Facebook using #catholiccostume tag @catholicallyear and @kendra_tierney. (If you have a private account, you’ll need to set it to public for the day so I can see your tag.) If you are not a social media type, you can email your photo to me at helpdesk@catholicallyear.com.

We’ll do a round-up post following the close of the contest, which is November 1, 2022 at 11:59PM. Three winners will be selected & announced on November 2!

And now, for the PRIZES:

1. Requiscant In Pace Banner:
   Requiscant In Pace is Latin for “May They Rest In Peace.” Decorate for Hallowtide and the Month of the Holy Souls (November) with this beautiful and meaningful banner. Twenty-one 2.5 x 3.5 inch cards, professionally printed on 110 lb smooth white cardstock, featuring vintage line art illustrations of the Holy Souls and stamped gold foil details. Includes three yards of black waxed cotton string for hanging. 

2. Eternal Rest Candle
Use this candle during the month of November or any time, to remember to pray for the souls of beloved friends and family members who have passed away, and for all the holy souls in purgatory, especially those who have no one else to pray for them. Burn it daily during prayer time or dinner. Following the instructions for use below, the candle will burn for about 40 hours. 

Catholic All Year Handmade Candles are 100% beeswax + essential oils + natural resin incense. 9 ounce amber glass jar, wooden wick, black metal screw-on lid.

3. Memento Mori Hat
You will be the first to get one of our brand new Memento Mori embroidered hats! This is a special edition Catholic All Year item.

4. $100 CAY Gift Card
Treat yourself (or a friend) with a $100 CAY gift card! Grab that subscription box or a membership that you’ve had your eye on for sometime.

5. Eternal Rest Wooden Sign

This Eternal Rest sign was handmade in our VA warehouse. “Eternal Rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Don’t want to wait to see if you win to grab some Hallowtide items for yourself? We are also happy to refund the winners for a previous purchase.

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