Fall in the south.
I know it doesn’t compare to the weather in Montana, but fall has hit South Carolina. Chilly mornings and evenings, and perfect afternoons, with crimson and golden leaves blowing everywhere.
Unfortunately, along with fall, comes the end of daylight savings. Before I had six crazy kids, I loved it. Now, not so much. I know it’s supposed to mean that you get an extra hour. But all it really means for a momma is one extra hour with one extra grumpy toddler.
All the soups.
All this chilliness and tiredness makes me crave one thing… soup. And the easier and more comforting the better! Good thing pretty much all soup is easy and comforting.
This beef soup with herbed dumplings is perfect for said chill and tiredness. It’s full of comforting herb-packed gluten-free dumplings and hearty, nourishing broth. The dumplings are made from rice flour, which gives the soup a fun asian flair, too.
Here are a few more nourishing, comforting soups, if you’re looking for a fall meal plan… 😉
- Ginger, White Bean & Chicken Soup
- Quick & Easy Veggie Lentil Soup
- Creamy Squash & Apple Soup
- Beef & Kale Soup in the Instant Pot
- Sage & Sausage Cauliflower Soup
- Quick & Easy Potato Soup in the Instant Pot
- Grilled Pork & Split Pea Soup
- Italian Wedding Soup in the Instant Pot
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper, Sausage & Cauliflower Soup
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Easy Beef Soup with Herbed Dumplings
Free from gluten, dairy, and sugar.
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, lard, or tallow
- 1/2 large yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1-2 pounds thawed organic ground beef or bison
- 2 quarts beef, chicken, or veggie stock
- water to cover (however much is necessary)
- Himalayan salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
For the dumplings:
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dill
- 1/4 teaspoon tarragon
- 3/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
INSTRUCTIONS
In large pot, sauté onions in oil until translucent, then add in garlic and sauté for a minute.
Add in ground beef and cook until just browned.
Combine remaining soup ingredients and bring to a boil.
Prepare dumplings.
In large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
Cut in butter until crumbly, then slowly stir in milk until slightly sticky dough forms.
When beef is cooked, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough (or larger, if you like) into boiling soup.
Boil until dumplings are cooked through – about 5 minutes.
Yum! I love winter food – soups and stews! Thank you for sharing this at the HomeAcre Hop; I hope you'll join us again this Thursday.
Kathi @ http://www.oakhillhomestead.com
Thanks Kathi! I'll be sure and join you again. : )
I like easy Raia! Pinned and featuring your recipe this week on AFW!
Thanks Tessa! : )
Yes that does look easy and warming. I love soup. Thanks for sharing at Healing With Food Friday.
Thanks Jennifer!
We literally ended up feeding the whole pot to the dog over the course of a couple days. No one really ate it. I put my husband in charge of making it while I was shopping so perhaps it would have turned out better if I made it but he is usually good at following directions. The dumplings were bland and yucky, almost gummy…and he didn’t drain the grease out of the beef so there was a film on top and every bite left your lips greasy, it was so unappetizing. I won’t bother to try this one again. =\
Sorry you didn’t enjoy it, LL!
Awesome and super easy recipe! I loved all the herbs in the soup; it really made the flavors pop! I will be making this again!!! Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Heidy!
Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. It’s perfect for a gathering or a party.
Thanks, Shadi!
Perfect recipe to warm you up. So many comforting flavors!
Definitely!
This soup is so good! Making this all fall long!
I hope you enjoy it, Toni!