Heart-Healthy Hearty Chicken Soup with Herb Dumplings

Warm your soul with this heart-healthy, hearty chicken soup featuring tender herb dumplings that melt in your mouth. Packed with lean protein, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and a flavorful low-sodium chicken broth, this recipe offers comfort without compromising your health. The dumplings, made with whole wheat flour and fresh herbs, add a rustic, wholesome touch while staying light and fluffy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this cozy soup simmers to perfection in under an hour and serves up balanced nutrition with a deliciously satisfying taste. Garnish with extra parsley or dill for an elevated finish to this guilt-free comfort food classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup skim milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.

Step 2

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 3

3. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4

4. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breast into the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5

5. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot. Discard the bay leaf.

Step 6

6. Stir in the baby spinach and let it simmer while you prepare the dumplings.

Step 7

7. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

8. Stir in skim milk, fresh parsley, and fresh dill to form a moist dough.

Step 9

9. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup, ensuring they're spaced apart. Cover the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Step 10

10. Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra parsley or dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3149.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1607.4

Total Fat 37.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 389.2mg	0%
Sodium 2883.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.0g
Protein 183.0g	0%

Vitamin D 76.4IU	0%
Calcium 498.5mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 3074.9mg	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: 20.9%

Protein: 45.1%

Carbs: 34.0%