Grandma's Chicken N Dumpling Soup

Warm your soul and fill your kitchen with nostalgic aromas with Grandma's Chicken N Dumpling Soup—a heartwarming classic rich in flavor and tradition. Tender, shredded chicken mingles with a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions in a savory chicken broth lightly seasoned with thyme and bay leaves. The highlight? Fluffy homemade dumplings crafted from buttery dough that cook to perfection right on top of the simmering soup. This one-pot wonder is both cozy and deeply satisfying, perfect for chilly nights or when you're craving a comforting home-cooked meal. Ready in just over an hour and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is easy to prepare and serves six generous portions. Don't forget to top it with fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish! Ideal for families and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this soup is a heartfelt tribute to home-cooked nostalgia.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 3 stalks celery stalks (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 tablespoons butter (cold and cubed)
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in a large pot along with the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool enough to handle. Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 3

Add diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 4

While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Gradually stir in the milk until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 6

Once the vegetables are tender, return the shredded chicken to the pot. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering soup. The dumplings will expand as they cook, so leave some space between them.

Step 7

Cover the pot with a lid and cook the dumplings for 12-15 minutes without lifting the lid, until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning of the soup, if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, if desired.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of Grandma's Chicken N Dumpling Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3682.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2270.6

Total Fat 66.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 438.0mg	0%
Sodium 8702.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 243.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 29.4g
Protein 170.1g	0%

Vitamin D 162.3IU	0%
Calcium 662.0mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 4167.1mg	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: 26.5%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 43.2%