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Classic Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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A comforting and hearty chicken soup with tender vegetables, shredded chicken, and fluffy dumplings cooked right in the broth. A classic dish perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for dumplings)
  • 2 tbsp butter, cold and cubed (for dumplings)
  • 3/4 cup milk (for dumplings)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, then pour in chicken broth, shredded chicken, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring soup to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for dumplings.
  6. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup.
  9. Cover pot and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  10. Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe.
  • Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook, as steam helps them rise properly.
  • Add peas or corn for extra flavor and nutrition.

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