Vegetarian Homemade Dumplings in Chicken Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of comforting warmth with this recipe for Vegetarian Homemade Dumplings in Chicken Soup. Combining the hearty flavors of a vegetarian-friendly "chicken" broth infused with sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and fragrant herbs, this soup is elevated with pillowy, buttery dumplings that melt in your mouth. The from-scratch dumpling dough, enriched with fresh parsley, is cooked directly in the savory broth, allowing it to absorb all the rich flavors while staying delightfully tender. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something nourishing yet meat-free, this dish is a satisfying twist on a classic comfort food. Ready in just over an hour, it serves six and is an ideal recipe to gather your loved ones around the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups vegetarian chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 celery stalk
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces. Mince the garlic.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes or until they start to soften.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, bay leaf, and fresh thyme to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetarian chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

While the broth is simmering, prepare the dumpling batter. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Add the butter to the flour mixture, and using your fingers or a pastry cutter, mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Add the milk and parsley to the dry mixture. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 8

Taste the simmering broth and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 9

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth, making sure there is space between each dumpling.

Step 10

Once all the dumplings are added, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Allow the dumplings to cook through for about 10-12 minutes. They should be puffed up and cooked on the inside.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaf, and garnish the soup with additional parsley if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2867.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1934.6

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 148.1mg	0%
Sodium 8783.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 89.5IU	0%
Calcium 502.7mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 1903.4mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 51.7%