Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings Recipe
Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings Recipe is a warm, tasty dish. It’s full of flavor and perfect for dinner or a cozy night.
Equipment
- large soup pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Ladle
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Spoons
- Soup bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt
- pepper
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken optional
- chopped cilantro for garnish.
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup masa harina
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup chicken broth.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a big soup pot.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring soup to a boil, then lower the heat.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
- Add oil and chicken broth. Mix to make a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot soup.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Add chicken if using, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Top with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use masa harina for the best tamale flavor.
- Add more chili if you like spicy food.
- Try adding corn or chopped zucchini for more veggies.
- Don’t overcook dumplings or they’ll get hard.
- Use fresh broth for a better taste.