Description
Enjoy a warm, hearty bowl of Chicken Dumpling Soup— a classic comfort food that combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this cozy soup offers a satisfying and easy-to-make meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
- 6 cups chicken broth (or homemade chicken stock)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, onions)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
Instructions
- Heat the chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat and add the chopped vegetables. Simmer until tender to create a flavorful broth base.
- Add the cooked chicken to the broth, stirring to combine.
- Prepare the dumpling batter by combining flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, milk, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through, without lifting the lid during cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or herbs if needed. Serve hot for maximum comfort and flavor.
Notes
- Do not lift the lid during dumpling cooking to retain steam and ensure fluffy results.
- For storage, keep the broth and chicken separate from the dumplings to prevent sogginess.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop adding broth or water as needed.
- For added flavor, incorporate wild rice or other grains into the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 270 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg