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Chicken Dumpling Soup: A Cozy Classic for Chilly Days

Chicken Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when temperatures drop and you're craving something warm, hearty, and soul-satisfying. This timeless dish combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a flavorful broth that can turn any day around.

Below, we’ll break down how to make this soup, answer common questions, and optimize it with a friendly blog structure to ensure your readers find this delicious recipe easily.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven
Mixing Bowls
Whisk:
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ladle

Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion: chopped
2 carrots: peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks: chopped
3 cloves garlic: minced
6 cups fowl broth: low sodium
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken preferably rotisserie or boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dumplings:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 egg beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
Fresh parsley: optional, for garnish

Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a huge pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for approximately 5-7 mins till the veggies are softened.
Add Garlic & Chicken Broth: Stir withinside the minced garlic, and prepare dinner dinner for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth, add the thyme and bay leaf, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add Chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken and let the soup simmer on low heat while you prepare the dumplings.
Make the Dumplings: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix milk, beaten egg, and melted butter. Combine the moist and dry substances till a sticky dough forms.
Cook the Dumplings: Scoop small spoonfuls of the dough and gently drop them into the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and prepare dinner dinner for approximately 15 minutes. Make sure the soup is simmering gently—boiling too hard will cause the dumplings to break apart.
Final Touch: Once the dumplings are cooked and fluffy, remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.