CHERRY DUMPLING SOUP

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My husband grew up with this dish, but his mother never wrote down the recipe. So when we got married, I had to create my own. Luckily, my husband deemed my version a success!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 ounces) dark sweet cherries
2 cups water
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving juice; set cherries aside. , In large saucepan, combine juice, water, 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and remaining sugar in a small bowl. Add milk and oil, stirring just until moistened. Drop by teaspoonfuls into boiling soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water; stir into soup. Add cherries. Bring to a boil; boil for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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