Leberknödelsuppe (Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup) Recipe

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Leberknödelsuppe (Bavarian Liver Dumpling Soup)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 day-old bread rolls (i.e., kaiser roll would work well)
  • 1/8 liter lukewarm milk (about 6 oz, or 3/4 cup)
  • 400 g trimmed and finely ground cow's liver (a little less than a lb)
  • 1/2 tsp of zested lemon peel
  • 1 tsp salt
  • about 1 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 liter beef broth (750 ml, or about 24 oz)

Directions:

  1. Tear the day-old rolls into small pieces, and soak in a bit of cold water.
  2. Squeeze out the water, then put the bread into a bowl. Add the milk and allow the bread to soak it up.
  3. Beat the eggs, the pour over the milk.
  4. Add the onion, liver, parsley, marjoram, lemon zest, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs.
  5. Mix together well and knead until it forms a pliable dough. (You may need to add some plain bread crumbs.).
  6. Form 12 walnut-sized dumplings.
  7. Bring about 1.5 liters (50 ounces) of salted water to a boil.
  8. Gently add the dumplings and simmer for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  9. While the dumplings are simmering, heat the beef broth and keep warm.
  10. Pour the broth into bowls and add dumplings to each serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 69.22 Kcal (290 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 4%
Cholesterol 82.28mg 27%
Sodium 1073.48mg 45%
Potassium 186.54mg 4%
Total Carbs 5.33g 2%
Sugars 1.27g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 6.72g 13%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 31.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 30.56 Kcal (128 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.05g 4%
Cholesterol 36.33mg 27%
Sodium 473.96mg 45%
Potassium 82.36mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.35g 2%
Sugars 0.56g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 3%
Protein 2.97g 13%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 6%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 13.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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