Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Absolutely! Here’s a recipe for Chicken and Dumpling Soup:
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions:
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken breasts or thighs with chicken broth, diced carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the Dumplings:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add Dumplings to Soup:
- Increase the heat to bring the soup back to a simmer. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Check Dumplings:
- After 10 minutes, uncover and check the dumplings. They should be cooked through and slightly puffed.
- Serve:
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the Chicken and Dumpling Soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Yield:
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 26g
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Chicken and Dumpling Soup—a classic homemade dish perfect for chilly days or when you’re in need of a cozy meal!
