
Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup
Bavaria's classic starter
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
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Pin This RecipeRustic dumplings made from calf's liver and bread, served in clear beef broth with chives.
Ingredients
- 10 oz calf's liver, ground
- 3 stale bread rolls, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 6 cups clear beef broth
Instructions
- 1
Soak bread in milk. Squeeze excess. Mix with liver, onion, egg, and marjoram.
- 2
Form dumplings and simmer in salted water 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Serve dumplings in hot clear broth with chives.


