Easy Drop Dumplings for Soups and Stews

Easy Drop Dumplings for Soups and Stews

from thespruceeats.com
20 min

This easy recipe for drop dumplings requires only four ingredients and is perfect for chicken and beef stews and soups. Add parsley or chives for color.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • Stew or soup, for cooking and serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the milk and mix. The batter should be thick enough to be scooped and dropped from a spoon. Let it rest for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Once the boiling stew or soup is nearly done, drop spoonfuls of the batter on top. Be sure that there is plenty of liquid in the pot, but try to keep the dumplings on top of the vegetables and meat.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the dumplings. Do not remove the lid until it is time to check the dumplings; when ready, a toothpick inserted into one of the dumplings should come out clean.

  6. 6

    Once done, spoon the stew or soup with the dumplings into a bowl and enjoy.