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Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup
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Hearty, comforting Chicken and Dumpling Soup featuring tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for warming up on any day, this classic recipe is easy to customize and delivers a satisfying and nostalgic meal experience.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped

Broth and Seasonings

  • 6 cups good-quality chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk or cream

Others

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Sauté the chopped onions, carrots, and celery in butter over medium heat until softened. Add the chicken pieces and cook until sealed but not fully cooked to build the base flavors.
  2. Simmer the Broth: Pour in the chicken stock along with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks or fingers for tender, flavorful meat.
  4. Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk or cream until a slightly sticky, soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for a few minutes to hydrate.
  5. Drop and Cook the Dumplings: Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid to allow dumplings to steam fully.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serving: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot, ladling a mix of broth, chicken, vegetables, and dumplings into bowls for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken to add extra flavor and richness to the broth.
  • Do not stir the soup after adding dumplings to keep them light and fluffy.
  • Keep the soup at a gentle simmer when cooking dumplings to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Let dumpling dough rest a few minutes before cooking for tender dumplings.
  • Customize the herb combination by substituting thyme with rosemary or sage for different aromatic profiles.

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