Chicken Dumpling Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2-3 chopped carrots
- 3 celery
sliced
- 1 tablespoon cloves garlic
minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds chicken
shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
cold
- 3/4 cup milk
Directions
- 1
In a large 8 quart pot, melt the butter and add in the onions, carrots and celery. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth and add in the shredded chicken. Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves and parsley. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and allow to simmer while you make the dumplings.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Using a cheese grater, grate the cold butter into the flour mixture and stir to coat the butter.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of pure comfort that warms you from the inside out? This Chicken Dumpling Soup is the ultimate answer, delivering a hug in a bowl perfect for any occasion.
Why This Soup Works
What makes this Chicken Dumpling Soup truly special is its incredible balance of hearty ingredients and tender textures. You’ll find this recipe loaded with an abundance of vegetables, a savory, comforting broth, and delectable, buttery dumplings in every single spoonful. It's a surprisingly easy meal to pull together, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you still want a satisfying home-cooked dinner.
What to Expect
Prepare for a deeply comforting experience with this soup. Each serving offers tender, shredded chicken, soft carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, flavorful chicken broth. The star, of course, is the buttery, fluffy dumplings that provide a delightful contrast in texture and soak up all the wonderful flavors of the soup. This hearty and wholesome dish is designed to be pure liquid comfort, perfect for chasing away chills or simply enjoying a nourishing meal.
Customization & Variations
This Chicken Dumpling Soup is wonderfully versatile, allowing you to tailor it to your liking. Feel free to adjust the amount of chopped onion, carrots, or celery to suit your preference, or even add a different dried herb if you prefer a different aromatic profile than parsley. While the recipe calls for specific amounts of chicken, you can easily use leftover cooked chicken to streamline your prep, ensuring it's shredded finely before adding to the simmering broth.
Serving & Context
This robust and flavorful Chicken Dumpling Soup is perfect for a comforting family dinner on a chilly evening. It's also an excellent choice to prepare a large batch to share with friends, offering a warm and inviting meal without fuss.