Description
Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings is a delightful, soul-warming dish perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This savory soup features tender, fluffy dumplings nestled in a rich and flavorful broth, bursting with spices and vibrant ingredients. Easy to customize for different tastes, this recipe guarantees a satisfying meal that warms both the body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add diced bell peppers and cook until softened.
- Stir in canned tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking powder, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and steam dumplings for about 15 minutes.
- Check if the dumplings are cooked through; adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg