Chicken Dumpling Soup

Chicken Dumpling Soup

40 min
8 servings

Chicken and Dumplings Soup is pure liquid comfort. This Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe is loaded with veggies, a warm, comforting broth and delicious, buttery dumplings in every bite. Chicken Dumpling Soup is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or make a big batch to share with friends.

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. 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. 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. 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.