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Chicken and Dumpling Soup

A comforting Chicken and Dumpling Soup that brings the warmth of home to your table, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced Adds sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 cup celery, chopped Increases depth of flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Essential for soup's foundation of flavor.
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use high-quality homemade or store-bought broth.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Adds richness and velvety texture.
  • 1 teaspoon thyme Aromatic herb that complements chicken.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for flavor adjustment.

For the Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base ingredient for dumplings.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps dumplings to rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the dumpling flavors.
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted Adds richness to the dumplings.
  • 1 cup milk Brings the dumpling batter together.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.

Soupy Base

  • In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, shredded chicken, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Simmering

  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Dumpling Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined.

Dropping Dumplings

  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup.

Cooking Dumplings

  • Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 15 minutes.

Finishing Touches

  • Stir in the heavy cream and heat through for a few more minutes.

Serving

  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm.

Notes

For enhanced broth flavor, consider adding a bay leaf while it simmers. Don't overmix the dumpling batter for fluffiness. Serve with crusty bread or a simple salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chicken and Dumpling Soup, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Hearty Soup
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