Description
Chicken Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This hearty dish features tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings all simmered together in a rich, flavorful broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its comforting flavors and versatile ingredients, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2–3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- For Dumplings: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons cold butter, and milk
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and shredded chicken; season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and parsley.
- Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer.
- Prepare dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and grated cold butter; stir in milk until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the soup; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Thicken soup with cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use homemade broth for richer flavor. Don't overwork the dumpling dough for fluffy results. Customize with seasonal vegetables or spices as desired.