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A bowl of clear soup with several dumplings, garnished with chopped fresh herbs for a delightful dumplings experience.

Dumplings

Dumplings are my go-to when I want to turn simple soup into a complete, filling meal without extra effort or fancy ingredients. They're fluffy, pillowy, and loaded with fresh herbs that make every bite taste bright and homemade. The texture is perfect for soaking up broth while staying airy enough that you don't feel weighed down. I serve them for family dinners and cozy evenings when everyone needs real comfort food. Leftovers stay fresh in the fridge for about 3 days and reheat perfectly on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter and whole milk until combined.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until a soft batter forms. Do not overmix.
  • Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  • Drop 6 to 8 spoonfuls of dumpling batter evenly over the surface of the soup.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
    1 tablespoon fresh herbs

Notes

Here's what I've learned from making dumplings dozens of times:
  • Don't overmix the batter: Stir just until the wet and dry ingredients come together and you still see a few lumps. Overmixing develops the gluten and makes the dumplings tough instead of tender.
  • Keep the lid on: Steam is what makes dumplings fluffy, so resist lifting the lid while they cook. Even a quick peek can release heat and make them dense.
  • Use a gentle simmer: If the soup's boiling too hard, the dumplings can break apart before they set. Keep it at a gentle bubble so they cook evenly.
  • Space them out: Drop the batter with a little room between dumplings so they have room to expand. They'll puff up quite a bit as they steam.
  • Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of a dumpling after 15 minutes. It should come out clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
  • Flash-cool for storage: If you're storing leftovers, let the dumplings cool on a baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to containers so they don't get soggy from trapped steam.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 2mg
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