PORTUGUESE POTATO DUMPLING SOUP

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h38m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large baking potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 teaspoons salt
2 to 3 ounces diced ham, ground in a food processor to equal 1/3 cup
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup peeled, sliced carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash the potatoes and place in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water and 1 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Drain.
  • Peel potatoes while they are still warm. (Not too hot, or you might burn your hands.) Place the peeled potatoes in a ricer over a small bowl and push through. Alternatively, using the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula, mash the potatoes through the holes in a colander into a bowl set below it. You can mash the potatoes by hand, but the dumplings won't be as fluffy.
  • Add the ham, Parmesan, beaten eggs, butter, nutmeg, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix well to combine.
  • Line a small baking sheet with paper towels, and place the flour in a small mixing bowl.
  • Roll the potato mixture into little balls, about 2 rounded teaspoonfuls each. Toss each dumpling in the flour, shake off the excess flour and place on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a 6-quart soup pot or stockpot, combine the beef broth, chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, parsley and cilantro. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the potato dumplings to the skillet, leaving enough room to turn them. Brown the dumplings on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes, until golden, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet. Continue to brown the remaining dumplings, using 2 tablespoons of the oil for each batch.
  • Heat the beef-chicken stock over medium-high heat until simmering, Using a ladle, carefully place the dumplings into the simmering stock. Simmer dumplings for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately since the dumplings are fragile.

Caramel
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dumplings turned out dense and heavy.


Ayla Teki
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The dumplings are so light and fluffy, and the broth is so flavorful.


Promise Bombe
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


alfalah market
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but I really enjoyed this one. It was flavorful and comforting.


Larren Grigsby
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Heather's Corner
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I loved this soup! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


K Forbes
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less salt.


Ebrahim Abowarda
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less chili powder.


Singer Aamir
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I'm not a big fan of Portuguese food, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was flavorful and comforting.


Inder Sukhchandani
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


michaela woods
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. The kids especially loved the dumplings.


Steven Chisholm
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dj sohag
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more broth.


Jaz Bainbridge
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more salt and pepper.


Faraaz Panjabi
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I'm not a big fan of potato dumplings, but I loved this soup. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the broth was very flavorful.


taha usman777
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This is the best potato dumpling soup I've ever had. The dumplings are so light and fluffy, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Adnan Bepari
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and comforting, and the dumplings are to die for.


mile na djum ic
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The dumplings were so fluffy and light, and the broth was rich and flavorful.


Mez Adam
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This potato dumpling soup is a Portuguese classic, and it's easy to see why. The dumplings are light and fluffy, the broth is flavorful and comforting, and the whole thing is incredibly satisfying.


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