Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Dumplings, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days! Packed with protein-rich green lentils, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf, this recipe is a nourishing and satisfying one-pot meal. The highlight? Fluffy, buttery homemade dumplings that steam to perfection right in the soup, adding a delightful texture contrast. Ready in just about an hour, this vegetarian soup is an ideal weeknight dinner option that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and enjoy a warm, filling meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prep too, as the flavors deepen even more the next day!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through.

Step 6

While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings.

Step 7

Cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Pour in the milk and stir just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 9

After the soup has simmered for 25 minutes, remove the bay leaf and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the soup, ensuring they are spaced apart.

Step 11

Cover the pot with a lid and allow the dumplings to steam over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until they are puffed and cooked through.

Step 12

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving includes a few dumplings.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2656.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1945.3

Total Fat 69.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 73.0mg	0%
Sodium 7893.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 56.0g
Protein 67.6g	0%

Vitamin D 67.7IU	0%
Calcium 610.6mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 5250.6mg	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: 31.1%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 55.4%