Domatene Supa (Bulgarian Spicy Tomato Dumpling Soup)

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Domatene Supa (Bulgarian Spicy Tomato Dumpling Soup)

 

Soup:

1 large onion, diced

4 minced garlic cloves

3 tablespoons olive oil

6 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 cups vegetable stock

 

Dumplings:

2 tablespoons butter

2 eggs, separated

1/4 cup couscous

1/4 cup boiling water

3/4 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill

1/3 cup milk

 

Garnish:

chopped parsley

grated sharp Cheddar cheese

 

Saute onions and garlic in oil in large soup pot. When onions have softened,

add tomatoes and cook until onions are golden and tomatoes soft. Stir in the

spices and mix well to coat vegetables. Pour in the stock while whisking

vigorously. Coarsely blend the soup then return to the pot. Bring to boil, the

simmer 20-30 minutes. While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Cream

butter with egg yolks until smooth. Place the couscous in bowl and pour boiling

water over it; cover and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Add couscous, flour,

salt, dill and milk to butter mixture and blend well. In a separate bowl, beat

the egg whites until stiff and then fold them into the couscous mixture. Drop

dumpling mixture into soup by rounded teaspoonsful and simmer 15 minutes. Serve

soup garnished with parsley and cheese. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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