Creamy Potato Dumpling Soup

Creamy Potato Soup with Dumplings is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for those chilly evenings or whenever you’re craving a satisfying meal. This recipe, while basic, serves as a canvas for your culinary creativity, allowing you to customize it with additional veggies and herbs to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with a side salad or crusty bread, this soup is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients:

• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/2 cup water
• 8-10 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water (for soup)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon summer savory
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soup:

   • In a large pot, bring the diced celery and 1/2 cup of water to a boil, cooking until just tender.
   • Do not drain the celery.
   • Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and cover with the remaining 3 cups of water, ensuring the vegetables are just covered.
   • Boil the mixture on medium-high heat until the potatoes are tender, approximately 10 minutes.
   • Lightly mash the mixture to eliminate large chunks.
   • Stir in the milk and set aside while preparing the dumplings.

2. Make the Dumplings:

   • In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
   • Stir in the parsley flakes and summer savory until well combined.
   • In a separate bowl, beat the egg and 1/2 cup of milk together.
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Avoid overmixing.

3. Combine and Cook:

   • Return the soup pot to the burner and bring the soup back to a boil.
   • Reduce the heat to low.
   • Drop tablespoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the hot liquid, spacing them evenly.
   • Cover the pot tightly and allow the soup to simmer gently for 20 minutes without lifting the lid to ensure the dumplings cook properly.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, your Creamy Potato Soup with Dumplings is ready to be enjoyed!
   • Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has a generous portion of both the creamy potato soup and tender dumplings.
   • Serve hot and savor the comforting flavors.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 410
• Fat: 6.5g
• Saturated Fat: 3.6g
• Cholesterol: 50.9mg
• Sodium: 1173.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 75.1g
• Fiber: 7.4g
• Sugar: 3.7g
• Protein: 14g

Recipe Notes:

• Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables and herbs. Carrots, leeks, and thyme would all be wonderful additions.
• For a lighter version, you can use low-fat milk or a milk alternative such as almond or soy milk.
• Ensure not to overmix the dumpling batter, as this can result in dense and tough dumplings. A few lumps are perfectly fine.
• Resist the temptation to lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking, as this can cause them to collapse or become soggy. Trust the process and allow them to steam to perfection.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.