Description
A comforting and easy one-pot Chicken and Dumpling Soup recipe. Tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup milk (plus a little more if needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5. Return chicken to the pot. Simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 6. While soup simmers, prepare dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 7. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 8. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup milk until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
- 9. Bring soup to a steady simmer. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup.
- 10. Cover tightly and cook for 15-20 minutes, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Do not lift the lid.
- 11. Gently stir soup, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed. Avoid high heat. Store dumplings separately if possible to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g