Tyrolean Bacon Dumpling Soup Speckknodelsuppe

Warm, hearty, and packed with Alpine charm, Tyrolean Bacon Dumpling Soup (Speckknödelsuppe) is a traditional comfort food from the heart of Austria’s Tyrol region. This soul-soothing dish features tender, flavorful dumplings made from day-old bread, speck (smoked bacon), fresh parsley, and a hint of nutmeg, simmered to perfection in a rich, savory beef broth. A brilliant way to use up leftover bread, these fluffy dumplings boast a delightful combination of crispy, sautéed bacon and soft, aromatic herbs. Perfect for a chilly day, this rustic soup is easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, offering a taste of Alpine tradition in every spoonful. Serve it as a warming appetizer or a light main course, and garnish with fresh parsley for a beautiful finishing touch. Whether you call it "Speckknödel" or "bacon dumpling soup," this recipe is sure to transport your taste buds straight to the Austrian Alps.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Day-old bread (cubed)
• 100 grams Speck (or smoked bacon, diced)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons Nutmeg (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 liter Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, place the cubed day-old bread. Pour the milk over it and allow it to soak while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 2

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced speck and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and the speck is slightly crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In the same bowl with the soaked bread, add the eggs, sautéed speck and onions, chopped parsley, grated nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until a uniform dough forms.

Step 4

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and gently knead until the dough is firm enough to shape. If needed, add a little more flour.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into small dumplings about the size of a golf ball, ensuring they are compact enough to hold their shape.

Step 6

Bring the beef broth to a gentle boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

Carefully add the dumplings to the broth. Let them cook for about 15 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender all the way through.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the speck dumplings in bowls with the warm beef broth, garnished with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1668.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1515.1

Total Fat 82.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 484.2mg	0%
Sodium 8218.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 65.8g	0%

Vitamin D 129.6IU	0%
Calcium 441.9mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1507.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 34.0%