Description
This Chicken and Dumplings Soup is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. A perfect one-pot meal for chilly days, this classic recipe is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Make the Soup:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and heavy cream; reduce heat to low.
- Prepare the Dumplings:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined (do not overmix).
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup (they will expand).
- Cover and let cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Check if the dumplings are cooked through by inserting a toothpick (it should come out clean).
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or a bay leaf while simmering.
- Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken saves time.
- To thicken the soup, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the broth before adding dumplings.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
