Vegetable Soup with Corn Dumplings

Warm up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Vegetable Soup with Corn Dumplings, the ultimate comfort food perfect for any season. This vibrant vegetable-packed soup combines a medley of fresh ingredients like zucchini, carrots, green beans, and potatoes, slow-simmered in a fragrant broth seasoned with thyme and oregano. But the real star of this recipe is the tender corn dumplings—fluffy, golden bites made with cornmeal, buttermilk, and melted butter, dropped right into the soup for an irresistibly satisfying finish. Ready in just an hour, this wholesome dish is not only easy to prepare but also brimming with nutrients and comforting flavors. Serve it up hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a cozy, filling meal the whole family will love. Perfect for vegetarian diets and a must-try when you're craving homemade goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 large Potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup Green beans, trimmed and chopped
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for dumplings)
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted

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 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini, potato, and green beans to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes. Stir in the thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

While the soup is simmering, prepare the corn dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 8

Add the buttermilk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

Step 9

Using a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the surface of the soup. Cover the pot and simmer for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3269.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2197.7

Total Fat 74.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 75.4mg	0%
Sodium 7198.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.1g	0%
Total Sugars 65.2g
Protein 60.0g	0%

Vitamin D 77.4IU	0%
Calcium 743.0mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 7036.3mg	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: 29.4%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 60.1%