Root Vegetable Soup and Dumplings

Dumplings and a hearty root vegetable soup make this a must try during the cold weather.

Ingredients

For the dumplings
½ cup (60 g) whole wheat flour
½ cup (70 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt, optional
1 Tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup (60 ml) oat milk
For the soup
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ medium (100 g) yellow onion, chopped
2 (80 g) celery stalks, chopped
1 (90 g) carrot, chopped
2 (240 g) parsnips, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, about 10 sprigs
5 cups (1.20 l) vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (260 g) peas

Directions

For the Soup: Heat a large soup pot to medium high heat. Add the oil then add the vegetable mixture and salt. Sauté for 5 – 7 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, place the dumpling ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed and increase to Variable 5. Blend for 10 seconds. The dough should resemble a batter. Remove batter to a separate bowl for later use and clean the container.
To finish the soup: Carefully add soup mixture to the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Place soup back into pot and bring to a boil. Drop dumplings in 1 Tablespoon at a time and allow to cook. Dumplings will rise to the top of the soup when finished about 2 – 3 minutes. Add peas and simmer until bright green and cooked through.

Notes

You won't miss the chicken in this dumpling recipe as hardy parsnips and carrots lend not only delicious flavor but also extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Enjoy!

Nutrition

1 serving (276g)

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 5g
Total Carbohydrate: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 5g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 600mg