Low Sodium Comforting Dumpling Soup

Warm your soul with this Low Sodium Comforting Dumpling Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish perfect for anyone seeking big comfort without the extra sodium. This flavorful soup combines tender bites of chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth for a lighter twist on a classic favorite. The crowning touch comes from fluffy homemade dumplings made with fresh parsley and low-fat milk, offering a melt-in-your-mouth texture that completes this nourishing meal. Ready in just over an hour, this satisfying soup is ideal for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a healthy spin on comfort food. Perfectly balanced and loaded with taste, this recipe delivers big flavor while keeping your sodium intake in check.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalk
• 1 large Onion
• 3 small Garlic cloves
• 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by dicing the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with black pepper.

Step 2

Peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery, and finely dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, over medium heat, add a small amount of water—enough to prevent sticking. Then, add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder.

Step 8

Cut the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 9

Stir in the low-fat milk and fresh parsley to create a sticky dough. Do not overmix.

Step 10

Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. Make sure they are separated, as they will expand while cooking.

Step 11

Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust any seasoning to taste but maintain a low sodium approach.

Step 13

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving contains soft dumplings, tender chicken pieces, and flavorful vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3072.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1650.9

Total Fat 48.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 461.7mg	0%
Sodium 3160.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 165.1g	0%

Vitamin D 50.4IU	0%
Calcium 393.2mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2388.1mg	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: 26.0%

Protein: 39.0%

Carbs: 34.9%