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Bulgarian Tomato Dumpling Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • Dumplings .
  • 4 c vegetable stock or tomato juice .
  • 3 tbsps olive oil .
  • 1/3 c milk or vegetable stock .
  • Garnish .
  • 1/4 c boiling water .
  • 2 tbsps butter, at about room temp .
  • 2 tsps fresh dill weed (1 tsp dried) .
  • Soup .
  • 2 eggs, separated .
  • 1/4 c couscous .
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 large onion, sliced .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 2-3 tsps hot chili powder .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 2 tbsps flour .
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper .
  • grated sharp cheddar cheese .
  • 3/4 c flour .
  • 6 c sliced fresh tomatoes .
  • sliced fresh parsley

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium soup pot, saute the onions & garlic in oil, stirring frequently until onions begin to soften.
  • Step #2 Add the tomatoes & cook this until the onions are golden & the tomatoes are soft.
  • Step #3 Stir in the chili powder, salt, flour, & pepper an mix well.
  • Step #4 Pour in the stock slowly while whisking to completely dissolve the flour.
  • Step #5 Coarsely mix the soup in a mixer or food processor/blender & return it to the pot.
  • Step #6 Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat & let simmer for 20-30 mins.
  • Step #7 As soup simmers, prepare the dumplings.
  • Step #8 Cream the butter with the egg yolks.
  • Step #9 Place the couscous in a small bowl; pour the boiling water over the couscous, cover the bowl with a plate & allow it to steam for 5 mins.
  • Step #10 Add the steamed couscous & the flour, dill, salt, & milk or stock to the butter mixture & mix well.
  • Step #11 In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff & then fold them into the couscous mixture.
  • Step #12 Drop the dumpling batter into the simmering soup by rounded tbsps & cook, covered for about 15 mins.
  • Step #13 The dumplings will rise to the top.
  • Step #14 To test dumplings, scoop one out & check to see if it is thoroughly cooked before serving.
  • Step #15 Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley & cheddar cheese.
  • Enjoy the Bulgarian Tomato Dumpling Soup recipe

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