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A bowl of steaming chicken dumpling soup featuring tender chicken pieces, fluffy dumplings, vibrant vegetables, and fresh herbs, all in a rich broth, styled simply on a rustic wooden table with a neutral background.

Easy Chicken Dumpling Soup for Cozy Comfort

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A hearty, flavorful chicken dumpling soup made with tender chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and vibrant vegetables, cooked in a savory broth.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken in boiling water until fully cooked, then shred.
  2. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare dumplings: in a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and parsley to form a dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
  • You can add peas or spinach for extra greens.
  • Ensure dumplings are fully cooked before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free flour)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg