Chicken and Dumpling Soup: A Cozy, Easy Comfort Food Classic
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is a classic comfort food that is cozy and easy to make. Perfect for chilly evenings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water, then bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, and cook until tender.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the soup.
- Cover the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the dumplings to cook through.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker prep time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70