Easy Dumpling Soup is a comforting and delicious dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. With a flavorful broth, tender dumplings, and vegetables, this soup is easy to make and full of warmth. It’s a great dish for cold days or when you need something simple yet satisfying.
Here’s a recipe for Easy Dumpling Soup:
Easy Dumpling Soup
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Soup Base:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil (or butter) over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
2. Add the Broth and Seasonings:
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, and stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer while you prepare the dumplings.
3. Make the Dumpling Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dumpling dough should be thick but sticky.
4. Add Dumplings to the Soup:
- Once the soup is simmering, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the soup. You can use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop the dough into the broth, forming small dumplings.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time to ensure the dumplings cook properly. The dumplings are done when they’ve puffed up and are cooked through (check by inserting a toothpick into one).
5. Add Peas (Optional):
- If you’re adding peas, stir them into the soup during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing them to warm through.
6. Serve:
- Once the dumplings are cooked, remove the bay leaf (if used) and taste the soup for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure each serving has plenty of dumplings, vegetables, and broth.
Tips for Success:
- Dumpling Texture: If the dumplings seem too dense, add a little more milk to the batter to loosen it up. The batter should be thick but still spoonable.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins (like cooked chicken or turkey) to customize the soup.
- Make It a One-Pot Meal: This soup is filling on its own, but you can serve it with a side of crusty bread for extra comfort.
Enjoy!
Easy Dumpling Soup is the perfect meal when you’re craving something hearty and warm. With soft, fluffy dumplings floating in a flavorful broth, it’s a simple and comforting dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table!