Low Fat Chicken Dumpling Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Low Fat Chicken Dumpling Soup, a lighter twist on a classic favorite that's packed with flavor and nutrition. Tender shredded chicken breasts, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and fluffy homemade dumplings come together in a savory, low-sodium chicken broth infused with dried herbs and a touch of fresh parsley. This satisfying soup is easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep time, and perfect for a healthy yet cozy dinner. Ideal for meal prepping or enjoying on a chilly evening, this low-fat recipe is proof that comfort food can be both wholesome and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 units celery stalks, diced
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 1 unit bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5

Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add skim milk, stirring to form a sticky dough.

Step 7

Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes until they are cooked through and fluffy.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, stir in the fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy a comforting bowl of low fat chicken dumpling soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2530.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1589.9

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 389.2mg	0%
Sodium 3021.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 167.5g	0%

Vitamin D 58.2IU	0%
Calcium 441.0mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2692.6mg	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: 20.7%

Protein: 43.5%

Carbs: 35.9%