I was hungry for soup and hungry for carbs so I made a quick soup and it turned out so well (bragging here) I wrote the recipe down. Hardly a recipe in fact, so easy, but I want to be able to do it again. Here it is:
- vegetable soup with German dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of egg substitute (or you could use two eggs)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 4-6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound frozen mixed vegetables
Put chicken broth and mixed vegetables in a wide pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and allow to simmer while making the dumplings. Combine flour, egg substitute, parmesan, salt and oil and stir gently until combined. Add water if necessary to make a soft dough. Allow to rest until vegetables are really tender. Using your fingers, with soup at a simmer, break the dough into small pieces, about 1/2 teaspoonful, and drop into simmering soup. I like to count as I do it, so I know how many dumplings per serving. Cook for about 4 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through. They have a rough texture but taste like egg noodles. They look attractive in a clear soup with colorful vegetables. I actually use water and a tablespoonful of chicken "Better than Boullion."
Do you have any quickie recipes that taste good too and are not death on your arteries?
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...OUTLAW