Description
A warm and hearty Tamale Soup with fluffy dumplings that adds a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients, perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chopped red and green bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate the olive oil and milk until you have a thick batter. If using, fold in cilantro.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup (about 8 to 10 dumplings). Cover and let cook for 12-15 minutes until the dumplings are firm.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and add optional toppings like fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or lime wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, use high-quality spices and fresh vegetables. Adjust the thickness of the soup with more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg