Wasserschnalle

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
40gramsFat (not quite 3 Tbsp)
1Onion, chopped
2slicesTo 3 sl leftover bread, cut into cubes
¾litreWater or beef broth (3 cups plus 3 Tbsp)
Salt
Pepper
Marjoram
Thyme
Caraway seed
1tablespoonButter

Directions

This is a traditional recipes that is rarely encountered today.

Brown the onion in the fat until golden brown, then add thyme and marjoram. Stir in the bread cubes, add water (or broth) and bring to a boil. After a few minutes, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a small slice of bread in the hot soup.

Serves 4.

From: D'SCHWAEBISCH' KUCHE' by Aegidius Kolb and Leonhard Lidel, Allgaeuer Zeitungsverlag, Kempten. 1976. (Translation/Conversion: Karin Brewer) Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 8/92