Chicken Dumpling Soup

Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Chicken Dumpling Soup is the perfect recipe for a cozy evening. Tender, golden-browned chicken thighs are simmered alongside a medley of fresh vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onion, in a fragrant chicken broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. The real star of the dish, however, is the fluffy homemade dumplings, made with a simple dough of flour, milk, and melted butter. Dropped right into the simmering soup, they cook to pillowy perfection, adding a delightfully hearty touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 40 minutes, this recipe easily feeds six and is ideal for busy weeknights or soothing cold-weather cravings. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned and brimming with home-cooked goodness, this Chicken Dumpling Soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 Celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried thyme and bay leaf. Return the chicken thighs to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Allow the soup to cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 6

While the soup simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a dough forms.

Step 7

Remove the chicken thighs from the soup and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 8

Gently drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for about 10-12 minutes until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning of the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve the chicken dumpling soup hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3067.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.6

Total Fat 105.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 640.0mg	0%
Sodium 8357.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 164.9g	0%

Vitamin D 99.4IU	0%
Calcium 558.8mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 4037.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 25.2%