Mushroom and Leek Soup

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mushroom-and-Leek-Soup-with-Parsley-Dumplings-357310

I halved this recipe, first of all. I followed the directions closely, but when it came time to begin making the dumplings I decided not to since it was already dinner time and I didn't want to eat late.

After trying the soup, I realized that the dumplings are really important. The soup had a nice flavor, but it needed something else in it to make it satisfying. The dumplings would have fulfilled that role. Or perhaps barley or rice would work well too. But as is, the soup on its own is way too light.

Neither of us are excited about leftovers...perhaps I will freeze it or turn it into risotto or something.