pennsylvania dutch chicken-corn soup with rivels

4 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 19, 2020

This recipe uses a small dumpling, sort of the Pennsylvania Dutch version of spaetzle.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds broiler/fryer, cut up
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 18 ounces corn, preferably fresh, but can use frozen
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • RIVELS
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk

How To Make pennsylvania dutch chicken-corn soup with rivels

  • Step 1
    Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes of until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken, reserving broth in the Dutch oven.
  • Step 2
    Let the chicken cool; skin, bone, and coarsely chop the meat. Set the chicken aside.
  • Step 3
    Add the onions and celery to the reserved broth; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the reserved chicken and corn; stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Make the rivels while the soup is simmering. Combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, egg and milk in a small bowl using fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Step 5
    Add the rivels (in crumb size pieces) to the broth mixture, stirring constantly. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, if desired.

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