Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the flavors of stuffing and dumplings in a flavorful broth. Perfect for using up leftover stuffing, this soup is easy to make and great for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Prepare Soup: Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently.
- Make Dumplings: Mix stuffing, flour, egg, and parsley. Shape into dumplings and drop into simmering soup.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday stuffing.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and skip the chicken.
- You can also add a splash of cream at the end for a richer broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
