For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the broccoli and cheese. Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as cauliflower or carrots, for the broccoli. If you don't have chicken stock, vegetable stock can be used as a substitute. For a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the cayenne pepper. The dumplings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Garnish with extra shredded cheese, chopped fresh parsley, or a dollop of sour cream.
Lenora Mccullough
May 31, 2025This soup is amazing! The dumplings add such a nice texture, and the flavors are perfect for a cold day.
Amya Hane
Apr 27, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the soup turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!
Landen Rutherford
Jul 2, 2024This is my go-to soup recipe now. It's so comforting and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham.
Arvel Mante
Jan 7, 2024I tweaked the recipe by adding some diced cooked bacon along with the ham, and it was even better!
Beth Feest
Oct 11, 2023I made this for my family, and everyone loved it, even my picky eaters! I added a little extra cheese for good measure.