Bulgarian Tomato Dumpling Soup
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Eastern Europe with this Bulgarian Tomato Dumpling Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any season. This recipe features a rich base of fresh, ripe tomatoes simmered with aromatic garlic and onions, creating a luscious, velvety tomato broth. The highlight of the dish is the tender, homemade dumplings made with a simple yet satisfying mix of flour, egg, butter, and water, gently cooked in the soup to soak up its bold, tangy flavors. Enhanced with fresh parsley and a touch of tomato paste for depth, this soup is both hearty and wholesome. Ready in just one hour, this vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner, served hot and garnished with vibrant parsley. It’s a true taste of traditional Bulgarian cuisine, bringing warmth and comfort to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 6 large, peeled and chopped Fresh, ripe tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large, beaten Egg
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons, melted Butter
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the peeled and chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
Mix in the tomato paste, then pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth (optional for a smoother texture).
Season with salt, black pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings by combining flour, beaten egg, water, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Using two small spoons, form small dumplings and drop them gently into the simmering soup.
Cook the dumplings for 8-10 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4940 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.4 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 355 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 5060 mg | 108% | |
*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.
