Hamburg Aalsuppe-German Eel Soup Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

There are many variations of aalsuppe, some of them even contain eel Not as far-fetched as it sounds, the name, "Aalsuppe" Came from low german or "Plattdeutsch" "Allens rinkmmt or "Alles hineinkommt, " And meant everything in the kitchen should go in it, a leftovers soup, if you will. Now hamburg even has rules regarding the ingredients, specifically eel, in this soup, so that no visitor is disappointed by its absence. Hamburger aalsuppe is a sweet-sour soup with dried plums and apple pieces. Ham broth is made using a ham bone as well as fresh (sometimes smoked) eel. This recipe is adapted from one from 1879.

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2hr 30minstotal
30minsPrep
2hr Cook
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Ingredients for Hamburg Aalsuppe-German Eel Soup Recipe

  • 1/2 pound Pears
  • 3-4 ounce Dried plums
  • 2-2.50 ounce Dried apple rings
  • 1/4 Celeriac root
  • 4 ounce Carrots
  • 1/2 Leek
  • 1/2 Ham Bone
  • 4 ounce Peas
  • 1/2 bunch Savory
  • 1/2 bunch Parsley
  • 1/2 bunch Dill
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon Flour
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • As required Pepper To Taste
  • As required Nutmeg to taste
  • 1/2 pound Prepared eel
  • 0.38 cup White wine
  • 1.50 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Vinegar
Nutrition
value
1478
calories per serving
37 g Fat90 g Protein229 g Carbs103 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    90g
  • Carbs
    229g
  • Fiber
    103g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    229g
  • Protein
    90g
  • Fiber
    103g

Fats

  • Fat
    37g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    5149mg
  • Iron
    80mg
  • Vitamin A
    6940mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    15mg
  • Vitamin B6
    242mg
  • Vitamin B9
    3303mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    319mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    7mcg
  • Magnesium
    1038mg
  • Manganese
    11mg
  • Phosphorus
    1580mg
  • Selenium
    190mcg
  • Zinc
    20mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats