DUMPLING SOUP
Source of Recipe
MOM
List of Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
3 c. fresh or frozen corn
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. ea.) beef broth or beef base made to equal 3 and a half cups
1 c. chopped onion (or 1/4 cup dried minced onion)
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 t garlic powder)
1 1/2 t. dried basil - optional
1 1/2 t. dried thyme - optional
1/2 t. dried rosemary, crushed - optional
salt and pepper to taste
Corn Dumplings:
1 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. cornmeal
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 egg
2/3 c. milk
1 c. fresh or frozen corn
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 T. minced fresh parsley - may use dried or omit altogetherRecipe
In a larege saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef
over medium heat until browned; drain.
Stir in corn, tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 to 45 min.
For dumplings, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, beat egg; stir in milk, corn, cheese and parsley. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Drop by Tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup.
Cover and simmer for 15 min. or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while
simmering). Makes 8 servings, about 2 qts.
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