Description
This comforting Stuffing Dumpling Soup recipe transforms leftover stuffing into delicious dumplings served in a hearty turkey and vegetable broth. Perfect for using up holiday remnants, this savory soup is filled with tender turkey, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings made from stuffing, offering a warm and satisfying meal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Dumplings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
Soup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 cups chicken stock (or turkey stock)
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Dumplings: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, lightly beaten eggs, and chopped fresh parsley. Add the leftover stuffing and mix everything well until fully incorporated, forming the dumpling mixture.
- Cook Dumplings: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Dip a spoon in hot water to prevent sticking, then drop large dollops of the stuffing mixture into the boiling water. Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove them and set aside.
- Make Soup Base: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, celery chunks, and diced onion. Season with kosher salt and cook the vegetables until they are slightly softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the chicken or turkey stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Add Turkey and Dumplings: Stir in the shredded cooked turkey and the previously cooked dumplings. Allow everything to simmer together just until heated through.
- Season and Serve: Adjust salt and freshly cracked black pepper to your taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use leftover stuffing to add extra flavor and texture to the dumplings.
- Dipping the spoon in hot water before scooping dumpling mixture helps prevent sticking.
- Feel free to use either chicken or turkey stock depending on what you have available.
- Simmering the soup gently allows the vegetables to soften without becoming mushy.
- This soup freezes well; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.