Leberknödelsuppe
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
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, being careful not to overcook the dumplings.
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