Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe
A hearty, comforting soup packed with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and cozy vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a bowl of warmth. This easy recipe brings classic homestyle flavors to your table in just over an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter to form a sticky dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the soup’s surface.
- Cover pot and simmer on low for 20 minutes (don’t lift the lid).
- Check dumplings for doneness and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Add peas or corn for extra veggies.
- Don’t lift the lid while dumplings cook – it affects fluffiness.
- Soup thickens as it sits, so leftovers are even better!
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