Potato Soup With Butter Dumplings Recipe

Name: Potato Soup With Butter Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon butter; 6 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 beaten eggs; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons snipped parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups cubed peeled potatoes
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2 beaten eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped parsley

1
In a large saucepan or dutch oven cook the onion and celery in the 1 tablespoon butter until tender.
2
Add potatoes, water, salt, and pepper.
3
Bring to boiling,
4
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
5
Meanwhile, combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Cut in the 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
6
Using a scant teaspoon for each, drop dumplings into bubbling soup.
7
Cover, simmer 10 minutes.
8
Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot soup into the sour cream, then return mixture to pot.
9
Heat through, but do not boil.
10
Serve in bowls; sprinkle with parsley.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 tablespoon butter, 6 cups cubed peeled potatoes, and more.

Yes, Potato Soup With Butter Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato Soup With Butter Dumplings

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