Description
This comforting Stuffing Dumpling Soup recipe transforms leftover stuffing into fluffy dumplings, simmered in a hearty turkey and vegetable broth. Filled with tender carrots, celery, onion, shredded turkey, and fresh parsley, it’s a cozy and delicious way to enjoy a warming soup perfect for chilly days or post-holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dumplings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
Soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken stock (or turkey stock)
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Dumplings: In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, lightly beaten eggs, and chopped fresh parsley. Add the leftover stuffing and mix everything until well incorporated to form a dumpling mixture.
- Cook Dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Dip a spoon in the hot water to prevent sticking, then drop large dollops of the stuffing mixture into the boiling water. Cook the dumplings until they float to the top, indicating they are done. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Make Soup Base: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery chunks, and diced onion. Season with kosher salt, and cook the vegetables until they are slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken or turkey stock and raise the heat to bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Add Turkey and Dumplings: Stir in the shredded cooked turkey along with the cooked dumplings. Continue to simmer the soup until everything is heated through evenly.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves before serving hot. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful stuffing dumpling soup for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Use leftover stuffing to add flavor and texture to the dumplings, making this a perfect post-holiday recipe.
- Dumplings can be gently cooked in boiling water or broth, but boiling water prevents dilution of soup flavors during dumpling preparation.
- Adjust the seasoning at the end to suit your taste, especially since the stuffing and stock may contain varying salt levels.
- This soup freezes well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for dumplings.
