Beef Soup with Liver Balls Recipe

Name: Beef Soup with Liver Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef, short ribs; 2 large onions sliced; 3 stalks celery cut up; 4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 quarts water; 2 each carrots halved, pared; 3 each tomatoes chopped; 4 sprigs parsley leaves; 1 cup beef liver ground; 1 cup bread crumbs dried; 3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 large eggs; 1/4 bunch parsley leaves snipped; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon marjoram dried; ⅛ teaspoon mace

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef, short ribs
2 large onions sliced
3 stalks celery cut up
4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 quarts water
2 each carrots halved, pared
3 each tomatoes chopped
4 sprigs parsley leaves
1 cup beef liver ground
1 cup bread crumbs dried
3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 large eggs
1/4 bunch parsley leaves snipped
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon marjoram dried
⅛ teaspoon mace

1
Wash meat; place in large kettle; add onions and celery (include tops), s alt, pepper and water.
2
Cover; bring to a boil; then skim off scum.
3
Reduce heat so meat just simmers; then cook 1 1/2 hours.
4
Add carrots, tomatoes, and parsley ; cook 1 hour or until meat is tender.
5
Meanwhile, make liver balls.
6
Combine liver with bread crumbs, flour, eggs, parsley, salt, peppe r, marjoram, mace and garlic.
7
Let stand until soup is done; then shape into bal ls about the size of golf balls.
8
Remove tender meat, bone, and carrots from sou p; cut meat and carrots into bite-sized pieces; return to soup.
9
Then bring soup to a boil; drop in liver balls, cover; cook 10 minutes.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, short ribs, 2 large onions sliced, 3 stalks celery cut up, 4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Beef Soup with Liver Balls falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Soup with Liver Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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