Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate cozy comfort food, this Chicken and Dumpling Soup is calling your name. Creamy, rich, and packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and soft, pillowy dumplings, it’s a one-pot meal that brings warmth to any day. Whether you’re browsing for easy dinner ideas, a quick lunch for the family, or a hearty recipe to help with cold days, this classic soup delivers all the nostalgic, home-cooked goodness you crave. Perfect for meal prepping, sharing, or slurping solo — this easy recipe is full of feel-good flavor. Ideal for anyone hunting for food ideas that are delicious, filling, and simple to make.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5–6 minutes until slightly tender.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook while stirring for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
4. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a low boil.
5. Add shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
6. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in milk and melted butter just until combined.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
8. Remove lid, test dumplings for doneness with a toothpick. Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning.
9. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes to thicken slightly.
10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve hot.
Notes
Don’t lift the lid while the dumplings cook — steam is essential for fluffiness.
Overmixing the dumpling dough will result in dense, chewy texture.
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or omit entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Homestyle
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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