Creamy Potato Soup with Dumplings

Warm up with a bowl of Creamy Potato Soup with Dumplings, a comforting dish that combines velvety, mashed-just-right potatoes with soft, pillowy dumplings that simmer to perfection right in the pot. This hearty recipe features simple ingredients like buttery onions, fragrant garlic, and a blend of milk and heavy cream for a luxuriously smooth base. A touch of dried thyme adds a subtle earthy flavor, while homemade dumplings bring satisfying texture to every bite. Ready in just about an hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or weekend meals with family. Garnished with fresh parsley and a pat of melted butter, it’s perfect served with crusty bread or a fresh green salad. This potato soup with dumplings recipe is a must-try for fans of hearty, homemade comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Whole milk (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons Salted butter (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 3

Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender.

Step 4

While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix it with 1/2 cup of whole milk. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot. This will thicken the soup while still leaving plenty of chunks for texture.

Step 6

Stir in the 2 cups of milk and the heavy cream. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough (about 1 tablespoon per dumpling) directly into the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for 12–15 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure they cook through properly.

Step 8

Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, garnish the soup with chopped parsley and a small dab of butter on top of each serving for extra richness.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad, and enjoy your creamy potato soup with dumplings!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2923.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2949.2

Total Fat 104.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 481.9mg	0%
Sodium 7364.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 417.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 85.3g	0%

Vitamin D 341.0IU	0%
Calcium 1123.5mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 7497.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 56.6%