Potato dumpling soup is the cozy, savory dish you didn’t know you needed. Packed with fluffy dumplings made from instant potato flakes, fresh herbs, and hearty broth, this soup is a warming staple perfect for cool days or anytime comfort food cravings strike. It’s easy to prepare and endlessly customizable with your favorite vegetables and seasonings.
This guide will walk you through making delicious potato dumplings, preparing a flavorful broth, and tips for storing and customizing your soup.
How to Make Potato Dumpling Soup
Potato flakes make the dumplings tender and light without much fuss. Combined with broth and simple veggies, they create a soup that’s filling and family-friendly.
Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
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1 cup instant potato flakes
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¾ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
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1 egg
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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¼ tsp pepper
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1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
For the Soup:
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1 tbsp butter or olive oil
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: spinach, peas, or shredded cooked chicken
Preparation Time
Dumpling Prep: 10 minutes
Soup Base: 10 minutes
Simmer Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 40–45 minutes
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dumpling Dough
In a bowl, mix potato flakes and milk until smooth. Add egg, flour, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Soup Base
In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter or oil until softened (about 5–7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in broth, add bay leaf, and bring to a gentle boil.
Step 3: Add Dumplings
Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tsp each) of the potato dough into the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15–20 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through and floating.
Step 4: Finish the Soup
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in any optional ingredients like spinach or peas and let simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Tips for Success
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Don’t overmix the dumpling dough—keep it soft for fluffy texture.
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Make dumplings small—they’ll expand while cooking.
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Use low-sodium broth and adjust seasoning to taste.
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Stir gently after adding dumplings to avoid breaking them.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigeration: Store leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Freeze soup without dumplings for up to 2 months. Add fresh dumplings when reheating.
Reheating: Warm over medium heat until hot. Add broth if thickened.
Allergy Guide
Gluten-Free: Use GF flour in the dumplings.
Dairy-Free: Substitute milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
Vegan: Use plant milk and egg replacer for dumplings; veggie broth for soup.
More Potato Flake Recipes
Potato Flake Pancakes: Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside.
Potato Flake Meatballs: Light and tender with a mashed potato base.
Potato Empanadas: Hand pies filled with spiced mashed potatoes.
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Anna Reed is a passionate baker and self-taught cook who turned her love for food into a way of life. Growing up surrounded by the rich flavors of homemade meals, she developed a deep appreciation for traditional recipes and the art of baking from scratch. Now, she enjoys experimenting with new flavors, perfecting old-fashioned techniques, and sharing her creations with friends and neighbors who can’t resist the aroma of fresh bread or a warm pie. When she’s not in the kitchen, Anna loves visiting local markets, learning about seasonal ingredients, and finding inspiration in the simple joys of good food and great company.