Liver Dumpling Soup
A hearty German-inspired soup featuring tender liver dumplings in a savory broth, garnished with fresh green onions.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 18g

Ingredients
- 8 oz beef liver
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 stalks green onions
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the 1 medium onion. In a food processor, combine the 8 oz beef liver, chopped onion, 1 egg, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Pulse until smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Bring the 4 cups beef broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3
Using wet hands, shape the liver mixture into 6-8 dumplings, each about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 4
Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth. Cook uncovered at a gentle simmer until they float to the surface and are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Slice the 2 green onions thinly. Ladle the soup into bowls, placing 2 dumplings in each, and garnish with the sliced green onions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- large pot
- ladle
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