Dumpling Balls

Light, tender dumpling balls made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for soups, broths, and quick comforting meals.

Dumpling Balls are soft, delicate bites that cook directly in broth or soup, adding body and comfort to a simple meal. This easy recipe uses basic ingredients and comes together quickly, making it a practical option for light lunches, weeknight dinners, or when you want something warm and satisfying without much effort.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 4 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Add the flour and parsley, then stir just until a soft batter forms. Do not overmix.
3. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer in a wide pot.
4. Using two teaspoons, drop small portions of the batter into the simmering broth.
5. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning gently if needed, until the dumpling balls are puffed and cooked through.
6. Serve hot in the broth or ladle them over a light soup base.