Creamy Dumpling Soup

Creamy Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add mirepoix or onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3–5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.

3. 3

   Add black pepper, Italian seasoning (or alternative seasonings), fennel seeds (if using), and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables.

4. 4

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until deepened in color and fragrant.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 1 minute. The mixture will look dry, this is normal.

6. 6

   Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.

7. 7

   Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.

8. 8

   Stir in the dumplings and cook for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Add spinach and heavy cream (or milk or coconut milk). Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes, until dumplings are tender and spinach is wilted.

10. 10

    Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated.