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Sourdough Dumplings for Soup Recipe

4.4 from 142 reviews

These sourdough dumplings are a delightful addition to any soup, made with a bubbly sourdough starter and simple pantry ingredients. Soft and flavorful, they cook directly in simmering broth, making a comforting and easy dish perfect for warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

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Dumpling Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water (more if needed)
  • Fresh herbs (optional: parsley or dill)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Add Sourdough Starter: Stir your bubbly sourdough starter into the dry ingredients using a spatula until fully mixed. The dough will be thick at this stage.
  3. Adjust Dough Consistency: Slowly add water one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is soft but not sticky, able to hold together easily.
  4. Shape Dumplings: Using lightly floured hands if needed, form the dough into small balls about the size of a golf ball.
  5. Heat Broth: Bring your chosen broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot on the stovetop.
  6. Cook Dumplings: Carefully drop the shaped dumplings into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let them cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the dumplings float and are cooked through.
  7. Serve: Ladle the hot broth and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs or a dollop of yogurt if desired, and enjoy your comforting soup.

Notes

  • Use a bubbly, active sourdough starter for best results to ensure proper rise and flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs to the dough or as a garnish to enhance the flavor profile.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, dust your hands with flour while shaping dumplings.
  • Ensure the broth is just simmering, not boiling vigorously, to cook dumplings gently and prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Serve immediately after cooking as dumplings may absorb too much broth if left too long.

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