Mel Boller Danish Soup Dumplings
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Mel Boller, traditional Danish soup dumplings that are sure to warm your soul. These tender, pillowy dumplings are crafted from a delicate roux-based dough enriched with butter, milk, eggs, and a hint of nutmeg for aromatic depth. Gently simmered in a flavorful chicken or beef broth, each dumpling soaks up the savory essence, creating a perfectly textured bite. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is a beautiful balance of simplicity and elegance, perfect for cozy family dinners or as a unique addition to your soup repertoire. Serve Mel Boller with a ladle of hot broth and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an authentic Scandinavian dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 milliliters Whole milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 2 liters Chicken or beef broth
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour to the saucepan and stir continuously to create a roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and golden.
Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture until it thickens into a smooth paste, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Once cooled, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to create a dough-like consistency.
Mix in the salt and nutmeg until well combined. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
In a separate large pot, bring the chicken or beef broth to a gentle boil.
Using a teaspoon, scoop small amounts of dough and drop them carefully into the boiling broth. Alternatively, use two spoons to shape the dough into oval dumplings.
Cook the dumplings in the broth for 8-10 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the dumplings to a serving bowl. Ladle the hot broth over the dumplings.
Serve immediately as a soup dish, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 9756 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 901 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
