This Beef Dumpling Soup recipe is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for when you're craving something rich and savory. Perfect for making during chilly weather to warm you up and keep you full for hours!

Homemade Beef Dumpling Soup

When I say this soup is special, I mean it. We made this for Christmas Eve, and it has about $60 of beef in it. I wanted it big and rich and meaty and I wanted there to be lots of leftovers for the whole family, for days. The oxtail, short ribs, and beef chuck combines to create a bone broth that is not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrients. This flavors are significantly enhanced by the low-and-slow simmering process, which melds everything together beautifully.

You can easily adjust the types of vegetables used or even the type of beef. This flexibility makes it a practical recipe easily tailored to different tastes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Unmatched Homemade Taste: The homemade bone broth and dumplings create a flavor that can't be replicated with store-bought versions.
• All-In-One Meal: It's a complete meal in one pot, combining protein, vegetables, and carbs.
• Homemade Dumplings: The dumplings add a unique and satisfying texture to the soup.

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Recipe Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For The Bone Broth

• Avocado Oil – High-heat neutral oil for browning the meat.
• Salt, Garlic Powder, Pepper – Basic seasoning blend to start the base.
• Oxtail – Adds collagen and richness to the broth.
• Short Ribs – Meaty, flavorful cut perfect for long simmering.
• Beef Chuck Roast – Cubed for texture and hearty bites.
• Beef Broth – Builds out the liquid base.
• Onion (Whole, Peeled) – Adds sweetness and depth to the stock.
• Celery (Whole Stalks) – Used in both broth and final soup.
• Bay Leaves – Herbal background note for the broth.

For The Soup

• Sliced Carrots – Sweet, tender, and essential for balance.
• Sliced Celery – Softens and blends into the broth.
• Diced Onion – Adds more savory depth.

For The Dumplings

• Flour – Forms the structure of the dumplings.
• Eggs – Rich, binding base for the batter.
• Milk – Adds moisture and softness.
• Salt – Brings out the flavor of the dumplings.

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How To Make This Recipe

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Make The Bone Broth

1. Brown The Meat – Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Season meat with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Brown in batches and set aside.
2. Simmer The Broth – Return browned meat to pot. Add beef broth, onion, whole celery stalks, and bay leaves. Simmer for 2–3 hours, or until meat falls off the bone.
3. Strain And Shred – Remove everything from the pot. Separate meat from bones and return meat to broth.

Build The Soup

4. Add Vegetables – Stir in sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Make The Dumplings

5. Mix Dumpling Batter – In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, and salt. Mix in 2 cups of flour, then slowly add more until the batter drops from a spoon.
6. Cook Dumplings – Bring soup to a simmer. Drop dumpling batter into the broth by spoonfuls. Cover and bring to a boil for 5 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

Have this with a Greek Salad!

Serve This With

• Homemade Caesar Salad
• Grilled Garlic Bread

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Yield: 14 servings

Beef Dumpling Soup

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Comforting, homemade bone broth is the base for this hearty, delicious soup with oxtail, short ribs, and chuck roast along with fresh vegetables, and fresh made-from-scratch dumplings!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

Bone Broth

• 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or another neutral oil)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 pounds oxtail
• 2 pounds short ribs
• 4 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-2" chunks
• 4 quarts beef broth
• 1 whole onion, peeled
• 3 stalks celery
• 3 bay leaves

Soup

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup diced onion

Dumplings

• 3 cups flour
• 12 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Bone Broth

1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat.
2. Combine the salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Evenly sprinkle over all of the meat.
3. Brown the meat in batches in the Dutch oven. Remove from the pot to a plate once it is browned.
4. Return the seared meat back to the pot and add in the beef broth, onion, 3 stalks celery, and bay leaves.
5. Let the soup simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and comes off the bone easily. Remove everything from the broth, separate the meat from the bone, and return just the meat to the broth.
6. Add the soup vegetables to the pot. Let simmer over medium to medium-low heat until tender.

Dumplings

1. In a large bowl mix your eggs, milk, and salt together.
2. Mix the first two cups in your flour one cup at a time.
3. Slowly add in small amounts of the last cup of flour until the consistency of the batter allows it to plop off of a spoon instead of pouring or running off. 
4. Mix until there are no big lumps, and then stop. Don't over-mix!
5. Bring the stock of the soup up to a simmer and start dropping the dumplings into it with a spoon. 
6. After all the dumplings are in the stock, cover the pot and turn the heat up to medium-high.
7. Bring to a boil for five minutes, and the dumplings will be cooked.
8. Enjoy hot!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

14

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 892Total Fat: 52gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 392mgSodium: 2278mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 78g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.

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