Description
Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spices, and fluffy dumplings for a delightful culinary experience. This hearty soup warms the soul and brings families together, making it perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, you’ll find yourself making this beloved recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook chopped chicken thighs until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn kernels. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cornmeal, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until blended; form small dumpling balls.
- Drop dumpling balls into the simmering soup. Cover and steam for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or avocado as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg