Main CourseSoup

Leberknödelsuppe

Name: Leberknödelsuppe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 250 g beef liver minced; 1 pcs stale bread roll soaked in milk, squeezed dry; 1 pcs egg; 2 tbsp parsley fresh, finely chopped; 0.5 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 0.5 tsp marjoram dried; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1.5 l beef broth; 1 tbsp chives fresh, chopped (optional)

This comforting German soup features savory liver dumplings simmered in a rich, clear beef broth. It's a hearty and traditional dish, perfect for a warming meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 208 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

dumplings

250 gbeef liver, minced
1 pcsstale bread roll, soaked in milk, squeezed dry
1 pcsegg
2 tbspparsley, fresh, finely chopped
0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
1 clovegarlic, minced
0.5 tspmarjoram, dried
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbspall-purpose flour

soup

1.5 lbeef broth

garnish

1 tbspchives, fresh, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large pot · large mixing bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Place the minced beef liver in a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the squeezed stale bread roll, egg, parsley, chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, dried marjoram, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
About 2 min
3
Mix all the dumpling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Use your hands for best results to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the mixture comes together and is firm enough to form into balls.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
5
Form the mixture into small, golf-ball-sized dumplings.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Wet your hands slightly to prevent the mixture from sticking.
6
Bring the beef broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the broth boil vigorously, as it can break apart the dumplings.
7
Carefully add the liver dumplings to the simmering broth.
About 1 min
8
Simmer the dumplings for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and float to the surface.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: You can test one dumpling by cutting it open to ensure it is cooked in the center.
9
Ladle the Leberknödelsuppe into bowls.
About 1 min
10
Garnish with fresh chopped chives, if desired, and serve hot.

Per serving

Nutrition

53%Score

Calories: 207.7kcal
Protein: 21.3g
Carbs: 18.9g
Fat: 5.9g
Fibre: 1.2g
Sugar: 2.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, being careful not to overcook the dumplings.