German Beef Noodle Soup (Oma's Rindfleisch Nudelsuppe)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

Updated: July 28, 2026

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Beef noodle (or pasta) soup is an all-time favorite among kids and adults alike, made just like Oma!

Beef noodle soup, rinderfleisch nudelsuppe, either with egg noodles or small pasta shapes, uses a homemade beef broth. Kids love it. Adults love it. You'll love it. I LOVE it because it's so easy to make!

Great recipes like this get handed down from generation to generation. This rich beef broth with egg noodles was one of my Mutti's best soups that she learned from her Mutti.

And, NOW, I'm handing it down to you!

This recipe is easy. However, it's not quick, because it depends upon making that wonderful beef broth first. If you're in a rush, you can use a purchased beef broth. Just make sure it's a high-quality one, since the broth is the star of the show in this recipe.

Check out the many variations I've given in the "a bit of this and a bit of that" section below. It's where you'll find some of the different ways I've used this recipe to create new ones. You'll find you can add so many different ingredients to this soup ... it's my favorite way to clean out the crisper.

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A Bit Of This and a Bit of That ...

• Want a different soup? Add a can of diced tomatoes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
• As with most recipes using beef in soups, you can use almost any cut of beef, especially if it has bones and a good marbling of fat. I like to use bottom blade, but if something else is on sale, I'll use that.
• Looking for recipes with noodles, or pasta, or macaroni? This one can use any of those.
• Have some tired-looking veggies in the crisper? Cauliflower? Mushrooms? Spinach? Lettuce? Radishes? Yes, they all work. 
• Add your favorite herbs and spices. For me, that often means adding Montreal Steak Spice. Not German, I know, but hubby and I love the extra little kick it gives. 
• Finishing off with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley or chives is nice.
• Maggi is an all-time favorite addition. Vegeta is another. 

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German Beef Noodle Soup – Oma's Rindfleisch Nudelsuppe

Beef noodle soup, aka rinderfleisch nudelsuppe, with either egg noodles or small pasta shapes, is made using a homemade beef broth. Kids love it! Adults love it! And since it’s easy, I love it!

This rich beef broth with egg noodles was one of my Mutti's best soups that she learned from her Mutti. And, NOW, I'm handing it down to you!

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

2 hours

Total Time:

2 hours 15 minutes

Servings:

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients:

For the Beef Broth:

• 2½ pounds (1.1 kilograms) beef roast, preferably with bone
• 3-4 carrots, cut into large chunks
• bottom end and top leaves from one bunch of celery
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 teaspoons (12 grams) salt
• 1 teaspoon (2 grams) peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) water

For The Beef Noodle Soup:

• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3½ cups (280 grams) egg noodles
• MAGGI liquid seasoning, to taste
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions:

For The Beef Broth:

1. Trim away most of the fat from the roast, but keep the bones,  which add flavor to the soup.
2. Place the roast, carrot chunks, celery bottoms and leaves, onion, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water into a large soup pot. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1½ hours, or until the meat is tender.
4. Remove the meat and set aside. Strain the broth and return it to the pot. Discard the veggies and peppercorns.

For The Beef Noodle Soup:

1. Add the carrots and celery to the broth and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles in salted water according to the package instructions and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
4. Add the cooked egg noodles and meat to the soup. Bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Season with MAGGI, salt, and pepper.
6. Garnish with parsley to serve.

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Updated: July 28, 2026

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