Chicken and Dumplings Soup

Chicken and dumplings soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially on a chilly day. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and soft, pillowy dumplings in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s the perfect meal to warm you up, soothe your soul, and fill your stomach, all while being relatively easy to prepare. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, chicken and dumplings soup is a dish that never fails to satisfy.

The soup begins with a base of chicken, vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and a fragrant broth. Chicken breast or thighs are typically used, simmered to create a rich, flavorful broth that serves as the foundation of the dish. You can also add herbs like thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to deepen the flavor. Once the chicken is cooked, it’s shredded and added back into the pot, making it tender and flavorful throughout the soup.

The real magic of chicken and dumplings lies in the dumplings. Made from simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, butter, and milk, the dumplings are dropped into the simmering soup and cook to fluffy perfection. They absorb the savory flavors of the broth while staying soft and tender. Some recipes add a touch of parsley, chives, or garlic powder to the dumpling dough to enhance the flavor, but they remain light and comforting.

This soup is highly customizable to suit your tastes. If you prefer a thicker broth, you can use heavy cream or a bit of flour to create a creamy consistency. For a lighter version, you can skip the cream and keep the broth clear. You can also adjust the vegetables or add others like peas, corn, or potatoes for more texture and flavor.

Once everything is combined, let the soup simmer until the dumplings are cooked through. The result is a rich, hearty soup filled with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and soft, comforting dumplings. Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping, and you’ve got yourself the perfect meal for a cozy night in.

Chicken and Dumplings Soup

3.37 from 11 votes

A comforting and hearty soup made with tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups chicken breast cooked and shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
• 1 cup carrots chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• 1 cup onion diced
• 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
• 1 teaspoon salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
• 2 cups flour for dumplings
• 1 tablespoon baking powder for dumplings
• 1/2 teaspoon salt for dumplings
• 1 cup milk for dumplings
• 2 tablespoons butter melted, for dumplings

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until tender.
• Add chicken broth, cooked chicken, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to form the dumpling dough.
• Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
• Serve hot and enjoy your comforting chicken and dumplings soup!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Calories: 350kcal

Meal Type: Soup

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken, comfort food, soup

Cooking Method: Boiled

Diet: Gluten-free

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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