Comforting Dumpling Soup

Cozy up with a warm bowl of Comforting Dumpling Soup, the ultimate homemade remedy for chilly nights or anytime you crave a taste of nostalgia. This hearty recipe combines tender simmered chicken thighs, a medley of fresh vegetables, and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings, all gently steeped in a fragrant chicken broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. The secret to perfectly puffed dumplings lies in simmering them under a lid for an irresistibly light and airy texture. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pot wonder is a symphony of comforting flavors and satisfying textures. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the perfect family meal, rich in taste and love. Ideal keywords: "comforting dumpling soup," "homemade soup recipe," "chicken and dumplings," and "one-pot meal."

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large Carrots, diced
• 2 medium Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 2 pieces Bay leaf
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt for dumplings
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, chicken thighs, carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and bay leaves.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool slightly. Shred the chicken using two forks, discarding any excess fat.

Step 4

While the chicken cools, make the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt.

Step 5

Add the milk and melted butter to the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the frozen peas.

Step 7

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering soup, ensuring that the dumplings do not touch.

Step 8

Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, avoiding lifting the lid to ensure fluffy dumplings.

Step 9

Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, remove the bay leaves from the soup.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting dumpling soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3270.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2305.6

Total Fat 80.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 645.5mg	0%
Sodium 9440.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.2g
Protein 181.6g	0%

Vitamin D 112.3IU	0%
Calcium 658.6mg	0%
Iron 22.0mg	0%
Potassium 4495.5mg	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: 31.5%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 36.8%