turkey soup with herbed dumplings

turkey soup with herbed dumplings
turkey soup with herbed dumplings

SERVES 8 TO 12

ingredients

  • SOUP:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
1/2 head celery, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs,
such as thyme, rosemary, and
basil (see Growing Green Flavor)
6 cups chicken, turkey, or
veggie stock (see Making
Stock)
1/2 bunch kale or collards,
stemmed and chopped (about
2 cups)
2 cups roasted turkey, diced,
or a turkey carcass
6 cups of water
Asiago (optional)


  • DUMPLINGS:

2 cups flour (a mix of 1 cup
whole wheat and 1 cup
unbleached flour will work)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup butter or olive oil
1/2 cup milk or stock
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs,
such as basil, sage, oregano,
or thyme (pick one or mix
them)

cooking instructions

It’s fun to say the word dumplings, and it’s even more fun to eat
them. Think of them as the down comforter version of the noodle.
Dumplings are satisfying, easy to make, and, in my version, they
contain special touches.
Heat the olive oil in a stockpot and sauté the onion, garlic,
carrots, parsnips, celery, salt, and herbs. After about 3 minutes,
add the stock and bring it to a boil. After 2 minutes, turn the
heat down to simmer, add the turkey bones (if using), and
cover the pot. Allow simmering for about 30 minutes.
While the soup simmers, make the dumpling dough.
Combine the flour and baking powder, then cut in the butter.
Stir in the milk or stock and the herbs and mix until fully
incorporated. The mixture will be doughy. Set the dough aside
until the soup is ready.
When the liquid has reduced, add the 6 cups of water. If
you used turkey bones, remove them and be sure to return
any meat to the pot. If you’re using roasted turkey, add it
now, along with the kale or collards. Drop the dumplings
by the tablespoonful into the soup. Cover the pot and let the
soup simmer. After 15 minutes, remove the lid and check the
dumplings—they should be floating. Serve with grated Asiago,
if desired
This soup is healthy and nutritious
Good appetite for everyone