Delicious Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe
This comforting chicken dumpling soup combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for chilly days or when you crave a nostalgic, soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken Soup Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken or a mix of chicken breasts and thighs
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dumpling Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 tbsp butter or shortening melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Poach the chicken in a large pot with broth or water for 20-25 minutes. Remove, shred or dice, and set aside.
- Prepare the Soup Base:
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery in butter or oil until softened.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Make the Dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add milk and melted butter, stirring gently until a sticky batter forms.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for 15-20 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Combine and Serve:
- Add the shredded chicken back to the soup. Heat through, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of garlic powder or paprika to the dumpling dough.
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter to keep them light and fluffy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.