Heart-Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup

Warm, satisfying, and guilt-free, this Heart-Healthy Chicken Dumpling Soup is the perfect comfort food for nourishing your body and soul. Packed with lean, protein-rich chicken and vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this recipe swaps out heavy ingredients for wholesome alternatives such as low-sodium chicken broth and whole wheat flour dumplings. The addition of fresh parsley, dried thyme, and a hint of olive oil creates a flavorful yet light base that's ideal for a heart-conscious diet. Ready in just under an hour and yielding six hearty servings, this one-pot wonder is an easy, delicious way to bring nourishing home-cooking to your table. Whether you're seeking a low-fat dinner idea or simply a cozy meal, this recipe delivers on both flavor and health.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Add the chicken to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is mostly cooked through.

Step 4

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the soup simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and fresh parsley until a dough forms.

Step 6

Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup, making sure to space them apart. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

Step 7

Uncover the pot and season the soup with black pepper and thyme. Stir gently and remove the bay leaf.

Step 8

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3087.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1743.5

Total Fat 51.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 389.2mg	0%
Sodium 2202.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 181.7g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 407.9mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 3033.9mg	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: 41.3%

Carbs: 32.3%