Description
A comforting Russian soup featuring tender pelmeni (meat-filled dumplings) in a clear, aromatic broth with fresh herbs. Hearty yet light, this is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 medium carrots, diced very finely (for a subtle sweetness)
- 1/2 large onion, finely chopped (for depth of flavor)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional, for added sweetness and texture)
- 3 qt chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
- 1 lb pelmeni (store-bought or homemade; I love using [Brand Name] for a fantastic texture)
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped (for garnish and freshness)
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, diced (to enhance visual appeal and freshness)
Instructions
1. Preparation
- First, dice your onion and carrots into very tiny pieces; this will ensure they cook evenly and quickly, blending seamlessly into the broth.
2. Sauté the Vegetables
- In a large pot, preheat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots, sautéing them for about 5-7 minutes until they’re golden brown and aromatic. You’ll know they’re ready when they soften and the sweetness of the onions fills your kitchen—ah, bliss!
3. Create the Broth
- Once your veggies are perfectly caramelized, add the corn and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil. The sound of bubbling broth is like music to my ears!
4. Add the Dumplings
- Gently place the pelmeni into the boiling broth. Lower the heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes. As they cook, you’ll notice all the dumplings will float to the top—an indicator that they’re perfectly done (and visually stunning!)
5. Final Touches
- Add the chopped green onions and fresh parsley to the soup. Please give it a quick stir, and voila! Your Dumpling (Pelmeni) Soup is ready to be dished up. Serve it hot and watch as everyone gathers around, eager for a taste.
Notes
Homemade pelmeni taste best but frozen work well for quick meal,For richer broth, use combination of beef and chicken stock,Add a pat of butter to each bowl for extra richness,Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2 days (broth will thicken)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg