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Cozy Chicken Dumplings Soup

Experience the warmth and comfort of this Cozy Chicken Dumplings Soup, perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings come together in a hearty broth that's both satisfying and nourishing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 450g.
  • 4 cups chicken broth 960ml.
  • 1 medium onion Diced.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 3 medium carrots Sliced.
  • 2 stalks celery Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt For dumplings.
  • ½ cup milk 120ml.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted.

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, dried thyme, and dried parsley. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  • Once boiling, add the chicken breasts to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Bring the soup back to a simmer.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup, ensuring they are spaced apart. Cover the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the dumplings to steam and rise.
  • Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, remove from heat. Serve hot with a ladle, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables, such as peas or corn, for added flavor and texture.
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to speed up the process. Just add it to the soup at the end, right before adding the dumplings.