Name: Homemade liver dumplings for soup: Traditional recipe from grandma
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 small onion; a little lard or other fat; 300 g chicken livers; 2 eggs; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 1 bread roll; plain flour (amount as needed); chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Homemade liver dumplings for soup: Traditional recipe from grandma

Homemade liver dumplings for soup: Traditional recipe from grandma

Easy to prepare
4 serving
45 minutes
Jan, 19. 12. 2025

Liver dumplings are among the traditional Czech recipes passed down from generation to generation. This recipe is based on honest home cooking as our grandmothers knew it – without unnecessary ingredients, but with full flavor and nourishing strength. Ideal as part of a strong homemade broth or as a standalone dish that will warm and satisfy you. The basis is quality chicken livers, fresh eggs and a bread roll, which together create delicate yet firm dumplings.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1 small onion
a little lard or other fat
300 g chicken livers
2 eggs
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 bread roll
plain flour (amount as needed)
chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation procedure

Finely chop the onion and sauté in a little fat until golden.
Soak the roll in cold water, then squeeze it out well.
Finely chop the chicken livers with a knife or mince them. Add them to the sautéed onion.
Stir in the eggs, salt, pepper, the squeezed roll and enough flour to form a firmer but pliable dough. If desired, you can also add chopped parsley.
Bring water or broth to a boil in a pot. Using a spoon, shape smaller dumplings or gnocchi and drop them into the boiling water.
Cook for about 10–12 minutes, until the dumplings float and are firm.
Best served in hot homemade broth.

Conclusion

Homemade liver dumplings are a return to the roots of honest Czech cuisine. Their preparation is easy and the result is worth it – soft, tasty and nutritious dumplings that perfectly complement any broth. Add fresh parsley and cook a dish that smells of childhood.