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Chicken And Dumpling Soup Recipe

This hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup is a comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings. The tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings come together to create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and egg until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  • Add the frozen peas to the soup and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or bay leaves during the simmering process.
If you prefer, you can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.