Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to combine, then bring the soup to a gentle simmer. While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumpling batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the milk, stirring until a shaggy, wet dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Step 3: Using two spoons or a small cookie scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the gently simmering soup. Ensure the dumplings are not overly crowded in the pot.
- Step 4: Cover the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up, firm, and cooked through (a toothpick inserted into the center of a dumpling should come out clean). Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftover soup and dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days; the dumplings will soften slightly but remain wonderfully flavorful.
- Gently reheat your soup on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of extra broth or water if it has thickened overnight, until warmed through.
- For an even more comforting experience, serve your piping hot soup with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or basil and a side of crusty bread perfect for dipping.
- The key to light and tender dumplings is to avoid overmixing the dough; simply combine the ingredients until they form a shaggy, wet mixture, as too much handling can lead to a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 440
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 9g