Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Chicken and Dumplings Soup. Made with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth, this dish is perfect for cold days and family gatherings. Easy to make and adaptable to dietary needs, this homemade classic is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
- Chicken (bone-in or boneless)
- Onion (diced)
- Carrots (sliced)
- Celery (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Chicken broth
- Milk or heavy cream
- Butter
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Parsley (fresh, for garnish)
- Bay leaves
- Water
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Place the chicken in the pot, season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour in the chicken broth and enough water to cover the chicken.
- Add bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Make the Dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks.
- Discard any bones and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Stir in heavy cream or milk for a richer texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve:
- Remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend for dumplings.
- Slow Cooker: Cook chicken and broth on low for 6-8 hours, then add dumplings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipe, Homemade Dumplings, Classic Chicken Soup