Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Although we have enjoyed some warmer days recently, I’ve been a Minnesota resident long enough to know that winter hasn’t released its hold on us just yet.
And we all know that icky cold and flu season is still hanging on too.
Which is why I’m still in soup mode.
Hearty, delicious, and 100 % comfort food kind of soup.
Today I am sharing one of my new favorites!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup!
Can you believe that just a few years ago I hadn’t even made a dumpling?
It’s true. Honestly, I thought they were just too time-consuming.
But when Michael kept asking for dumpling soup, I FINALLY decided that I would at least try to make them.
So after four of five fails, I finally came up with the PERFECT light-fluffy dumpling!
And with that recipe in hand, I decided to create a dish that Michael absolutely LOVES!
Chicken and Dumplings! Only my version is soup. Because friends, I just love a good bowl of soup!
This soup (including the dumplings) is SUPER easy to make!
You simply start with the usual mirepoix, thyme, some roasted chicken, chicken stock (preferably homemade), and then those delicious and buttery dumplings!
It’s a no-fuss Super Easy recipe. But you’ll never know it.
There is just something about this soup that will make you feel all warm and cozy inside. And I know it sounds crazy but every time I eat it I feel so much better.
Like I just ate something REALLY, REALLY good for myself.
The truth is…I did.
Here’s the full recipe!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
A hearty full-bodied broth soup loaded with veggies, chicken, and moist buttery dumplings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cooked chicken Shredded
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 carrots rough chopped
- 4 celery stalks rough chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
For the Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- fresh parsley
Instructions
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Place the olive oil in a large dutch oven or saucepan. Add onion. Saute until translucent. Add carrots, celery, garlic, and dried thyme. Saute for 1 min. Pour in chicken stock. Cover and let simmer on medium heat until veggies are tender. Meanwhile, Prepare dumplings by mixing all ingredients together in a medium bowl. (Dough will be sticky). Add chicken and frozen peas to the soup mixture.
Then drop dumpling dough in by spoonfuls (Tablespoon) into soup. Cover the soup and let simmer for another 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through. Serve immediately.
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Thank you so much for stopping by!
I love this idea and haven’t tried making dumplings myself. One I need to tackle with this recipe. Thanks!
You’re very welcome, Patti! I hope you enjoy the soup!
This is one of my favorite meals, such great comfort food and I love that you used herbs. Also love that you’re writing again…
This made me smile…
Hugs,
Carole
I totally agree with you sweet friend! This soup has ‘comfort’ written all over it! 🙂 Thank you so much for the visit and comment. You always make me smile!!!