Schneiderflecklesuppe

Directions

1. 1
   On a pastry board, combine the flour, egg, water and salt into a pasta dough, then roll it out paper thin.
2. 2
   Hang the dough over the back of a chair or something similar for drying.
3. 3
   After the dough has been drying for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, cut it into 2/3-inch squares.
4. 4
   As you spread out the dough on the board, you will have to keep dusting it with flour.
5. 5
   Bring some lightly salted water to a boil and cook the 'Fleckle' for about 10 to 15 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain, briefly rinse in cold water, and then add to the hot meat broth.
7. 7
   Adjust soup's seasoning, and top with chopped chives.