Koldūnų Sriuba - Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

• 16 pieces meat dumplings
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 leaf bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 large chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add 2 medium diced carrots and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and add 1 bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

7. 7

   Carefully add 16 pieces of meat dumplings to the pot and let them cook for 10-12 minutes or until they float to the top.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf and stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional dill if desired.