Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Check Dumplings:
   • After 10 minutes, uncover and check the dumplings. They should be cooked through and slightly puffed.
6. 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!