Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

6 servings
The ultimate comfort soup combines hearty vegetables, tender chicken, and homemade dumplings for loads of fresh comfort food flavor just like grandma used to make.

Ingredients

  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • onion chopped
    ½ large
  • stalks celery chopped
    3
  • carrots sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
    2 large
  • garlic finely minced
    2 cloves
  • dried parsley
    ½ tbsp
  • poultry seasoning
    ½ tsp
  • all-purpose flour
    1 ½ tbsp
  • low sodium chicken broth or stock
    6 c
  • bay leaf
    1
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooked chicken cut in small cubes
    2 c
  • frozen peas
    1 c
  • flour
    1 c
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • granulated sugar
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • unsalted butter
    2 tbsp
  • milk

    2% or whole

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, parsley, and poultry seasoning; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken stock and bay leaf; simmer for 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken and frozen peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter. When crumbly, add milk and stir just until combined. Drop by small spoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without removing the lid.

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

5.0(118)70 min6 servings273 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a bowl of warm, soul-soothing comfort that tastes just like grandma used to make? This homemade Chicken and Dumpling Soup recipe delivers with every hearty spoonful, bringing a classic back to your table. It’s the ultimate antidote to a chilly day, promising warmth from the inside out.

What makes this recipe truly special is the perfect harmony of tender, flavorful chicken, a deeply savory broth, and those irresistible, soft, homemade dumplings. Unlike often-overlooked versions, this soup focuses on building rich flavor from the ground up, starting with sautéed aromatic vegetables and key seasonings that create a truly comforting base.

Expect a robust and satisfying experience. Each spoonful of this homemade chicken dumpling soup is a delightful medley of textures and flavors: succulent pieces of chicken, crisp-tender carrots and celery, and fluffy, cloud-like dumplings that melt in your mouth. The broth is rich and savory, infused with dried parsley, bay leaf, and poultry seasoning, creating a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen. This soup is a complete meal, hearty enough to satisfy the deepest hunger.

Feel free to customize this easy chicken dumpling soup to your liking. Swap the cooked chicken for leftover turkey after the holidays for a delicious twist. You can also experiment with adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the dumpling dough for an extra layer of flavor. If you want to boost the vegetable content, consider adding a cup of corn kernels or some diced potatoes along with the carrots and celery.

This classic chicken and dumpling soup is perfect for cozy family dinners, a comforting meal on a cold evening, or anytime you need a taste of home. Serve it as a stand-alone main course, perhaps with a simple side salad or some crusty bread for dipping.

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