Not only is this Pelmeni soup very quick to make but it’s so flavorful and quite healthy as there is no oil or frying involved. Pelmeni (meat dumplings) and spices are added to a delicious onion broth and boiled until al dente. If you ever attended a Slavic church potluck supper, you may have tried this light and tasty soup among the many dishes. It’s so simple and easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. You can certainly use pre-made frozen pelmeni from your local Slavic grocery store, however, there’s nothing like homemade pelmeni, so I highly recommend making your own. If you never tried a Russian dumpling soup now is the time to try this light and flavorful soup. This soup takes a total of 20 minutes to cook and is very satisfying. Serve with bread and enjoy!
Ingredients for Russian Dumpling soup:
How to make Pelmeni Soup:
In a large pot, bring 11 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add a peeled onion and 2 bay leaves to the boiling water; reduce heat to med-high heat and boil for 15 min.
After onion and bay leaves have boiled for 15 min add frozen pelmeni, salt, Vegeta, and ground black pepper; continue boiling for 5 min. DO NOT cook the dumplings (pelmeni) more than 5 min, otherwise, they will get overly soft and may fall apart, we want al dente dumplings.
After 5 minutes turn off the stove and add minced garlic and fresh dill. Cover and set the pot aside. Allow soup to sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld well together.
Pelmeni Soup (Russian Dumplings Soup)
Ingredients
- 11 cups of water
- 4 1/2 cups frozen pelmeni
- 1 onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp Vegeta all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 11 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add a peeled onion and 2 bay leaves to the boiling water; reduce heat to med-high heat and boil for 15 min.
- After onion and bay leaves have boiled for 15 min add frozen pelmeni, salt, Vegeta, and ground black pepper; continue boiling for 5 min.
- After 5 minutes turn off the stove and add minced garlic and fresh dill. Cover and set the pot aside. Allow soup to sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld well together.
- Serve
