Vegetable Soup with Dumplings Recipe

Vegetable Soup with Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients for the soup:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the soup: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent. Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for a few more minutes to soften slightly.
2. Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Make the dumplings: While the soup simmers, in a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter to form a sticky dough.
4. Cook the dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are firm and puffed up.
5. Finish and serve: Check the seasoning of the soup and adjust if necessary. Serve the soup hot, ensuring each bowl gets a portion of dumplings.

This soup provides warmth and comfort, and the dumplings add a delightful texture that makes the dish more substantial. You can also include other seasonal vegetables or add herbs for extra flavor. Let me know if you need any specific tweaks or additional information for this recipe for your blog!