Garden Vegetable Soup with Herb Dumplings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A soothing, herb-infused soup featuring seasonal garden vegetables and fluffy herb dumplings, evoking the timeless charm of English countryside cooking. This English-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Butter, Onion, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 cup Green beans
• 2 Leeks
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Dill
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp Chives

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion, 2 diced medium carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced medium potatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup trimmed green beans and 2 sliced leeks (white parts only) to the pot, cooking for 3 minutes. Stir in 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tbsp chopped dill, and 1 tsp chopped thyme, then bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1 beaten egg until smooth. Drop 1 tablespoon portions of the batter onto the simmering soup, spacing them evenly.
4. Step 4: Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
5. Step 5: Season with salt and black pepper to taste and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped chives before serving.