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Spiced Butternut Squash Dumplings with Ginger Broth

Cozy and flavorful, these Spiced Butternut Squash Dumplings served with a comforting ginger broth are perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or more as needed)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For the Ginger Broth
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • A squeeze of lime juice (optional) Highly recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by steaming or boiling the butternut squash until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Once soft, mash it in a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. In the same bowl, add the flour, beaten egg, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper to the mashed squash. Mix until everything comes together. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  3. Dust your hands with flour to prevent sticking and grab a small amount of dough (about a tablespoon). Roll it into a ball and flatten it slightly. Repeat until all the dough is shaped into dumplings.
Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth. Add the minced ginger, garlic, and green onions. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to let those flavors meld together beautifully.
  2. Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering broth. They’ll need about 5-7 minutes to cook until they float.
Serving
  1. Spoon the dumplings into bowls, and ladle the ginger broth over them. A squeeze of lime juice on top adds a delightful twist.

Notes

If your dumpling dough seems too wet, a sprinkle of flour does wonders. This Ginger Broth can double as a soothing tea; just add honey to sweeten. Feel free to customize your dumpling filling with sautéed mushrooms or cheese!