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Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumpling
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Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumpling Recipe

Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings is a warm, comforting Mexican-inspired dish packed with bold flavors and hearty textures.This one-pot soup combines savory broth, tender vegetables, and soft, fluffy cornmeal dumplings for a satisfying meal.Perfect for chilly evenings or when you're craving something cozy and filling with a homemade touch.It’s easy to make and brings authentic comfort food vibes straight to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Olive oil – 2 tbsp
  • Onion chopped – 1
  • Garlic minced – 3 cloves
  • Ground chicken or beef – 500g
  • Black beans drained – 1 cup
  • Corn kernels – 1 cup
  • Diced tomatoes – 1 can
  • Chicken broth – 4 cups
  • Chili powder – 1 tbsp
  • Cumin – 1 tsp
  • Paprika – 1 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste
  • Cornmeal – 1 cup
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Milk – ¾ cup
  • Butter melted – 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft
  3. Stir in ground meat and cook until browned
  4. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and chicken broth
  5. Mix in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
  6. Simmer soup for 15 minutes on low heat
  7. In a bowl combine cornmeal, baking powder, milk, and melted butter
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into simmering soup
  9. Cover pot and cook dumplings for 10–12 minutes
  10. Serve hot once dumplings are fluffy and cooked through

Notes

  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • Do not stir after adding dumplings to keep them intact
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice
  • Top with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro if desired

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