Dumplings for Soup
Transform your soups into a comforting, hearty masterpiece with these light and fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for broth-based soups or creamy stews, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of unsalted butter to create tender dumplings that cook to perfection atop simmering liquid. Optional fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, add a burst of flavor and color, making these dumplings as visually appealing as they are delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, these easy-to-make soup dumplings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for cozy family dinners or elevating a simple weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or chives (optional, chopped)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour in the milk and gently stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this will make the dumplings tough.
If desired, fold in freshly chopped parsley or chives for added flavor.
Bring your soup or broth to a gentle simmer. Make sure the liquid is hot but not boiling, as overheating can cause the dumplings to fall apart.
Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the surface of the simmering soup. Do not overcrowd the pot, as the dumplings will expand as they cook.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook undisturbed for 8–10 minutes, or until they are puffed up and cooked through. Test doneness by cutting one dumpling in half; it should be fluffy and not doughy inside.
Serve the soup with the dumplings immediately, garnished with additional parsley or chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2157 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
