Description
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food. It features a rich, creamy broth with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings. This recipe is easy to make, perfect for family dinners, and offers a comforting, nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Optional: Fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form.
- Add the cooked shredded chicken, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and optional garlic powder.
- Pour in the whole milk and melted butter. Stir until just combined to form a soft dough. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering soup.
- Cover the pot and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through. Do not lift the lid during this time.
- Stir in the heavy cream and heat through gently. Do not boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken saves time.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough to keep dumplings tender.
- Simmer gently after adding dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Taste and season the soup at different stages for layered flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 13g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 25g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg