Description
Chicken Dumpling Soup is a hearty and comforting classic that combines tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy nights and family dinners, this easy-to-make soup offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors, making it a favorite among soup lovers. Whether you are craving a traditional chicken and dumpling soup or a quick version, this recipe will warm your soul and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in water until cooked through. Remove and shred.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter until tender, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Add shredded chicken to the soup and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to cover the soup while cooking dumplings to trap steam for perfect fluffiness.
- You can customize the soup with additional vegetables like peas, corn, or potatoes.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor experience.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg