A hearty and flavorful soup featuring tender beef and chicken dumplings simmered in a savory broth with vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal.
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cold water
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground chicken, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add the all-purpose flour to the meat mixture, then gradually add cold water while stirring until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Using a teaspoon, drop small dumplings (about 1 tablespoon each) from the meat mixture directly into the boiling broth.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Season the soup with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme. Stir well.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot.