Stuffing Dumpling Soup

Warm soup highlighting soft dumplings and chunky vegetables in a clear, savory broth.

This Stuffing Dumpling Soup combines savory stuffing dumplings, tender turkey, vegetables, and rich stock for a warm, comforting soup that makes excellent use of holiday leftovers.

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Stuffing Dumpling Soup

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 50

Servings:

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 large eggs room temperature and lightly beaten
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
2 c leftover stuffing

For the Soup

3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large carrots peeled and diced
2 stalks celery cut into chunks
1 large onion diced
6 c chicken stock turkey stock may be used if available
2 c turkey shredded into large chunks
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

To Prepare the Dumplings

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, lightly beaten eggs, and chopped parsley.
Add the leftover stuffing and mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season the water with salt.
Dip a spoon into the hot water, then use it to portion large dollops of the stuffing mixture into the boiling water. Dip the spoon into the hot water between each dumpling to prevent sticking.
Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.

To Prepare the Soup

In a large pot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion. Season lightly with salt and cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the chicken stock or turkey stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the shredded turkey and the prepared dumplings to the soup. Cook for several minutes, just until both are heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

To make this Stuffing Dumpling Soup gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend and use gluten-free stuffing in place of traditional bread stuffing. Also confirm that the chicken stock or turkey stock is certified gluten free, as some packaged stocks may contain additives or be processed with gluten-containing ingredients. Because gluten-free stuffing can vary in texture, the dumpling mixture may need slight adjustment; if it feels too loose, add a small amount of additional gluten-free flour until the mixture holds together more easily.