Ultimate Comforting Spoon Bouillon with Fluffy Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg