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A hearty bowl of Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings featuring tender masa dumplings, vegetables, and fresh herbs in a rich, flavorful broth.

Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings

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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A warm and flavorful Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings made with tender masa dumplings, hearty vegetables, and a rich, smoky broth. Perfect for cozy nights, quick weeknight meals, and anyone craving bold, comforting flavor without the extra work of traditional tamales.

Ingredients

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For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tamale Dumplings

  • 1 cup masa harina

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)

  • Optional: 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Diced avocado

  • Crumbled queso fresco

  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.

  2. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, make the dumpling dough by mixing masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add broth and melted butter; stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in cheese if using.

  4. Roll dough into 1-inch dumplings and set aside.

  5. Gently drop dumplings into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until dumplings are firm and cooked through.

  6. Serve hot with your favorite toppings—cilantro, avocado, queso fresco, or lime juice.

Notes

  • If dumpling dough feels dry, add broth 1 tablespoon at a time.

  • Soup will thicken as it sits due to the masa—add extra broth if needed.

  • Make it dairy-free by using oil instead of butter and skipping the cheese.

 

  • Great for meal prep; dumplings reheat beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 760 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Find it online: https://chickenmagicrecipes.com/tamale-soup-with-tamale-dumplings/