This classic chicken and dumplings soup combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings in a rich, comforting broth. The buttery dumplings cook right in the soup, soaking up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for cold days or whenever you need some comfort food. My Cozy Chicken and Dumpling Soup That Tastes Like Home Let me share my absolute favorite comfort food recipe with you. This Chicken and Dumpling Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl and honestly it's what I crave on chilly evenings. The combination of tender chicken fresh veggies and those pillowy dumplings floating in rich broth just makes everything better. Trust me this soup will become your family's new favorite dinner request. Why This Recipe Makes Me So Happy You know what I love most about this soup? It's super easy to make with ingredients I usually have in my kitchen and those homemade dumplings oh my goodness they're absolutely dreamy. Every time I make this everyone in my house comes running to the kitchen asking when dinner will be ready. It's my go to recipe when I need something comforting and delicious. Everything You Need in Your Kitchen The Protein: I use shredded cooked chicken you can totally use rotisserie to save time. Veggie Base: Grab some onions carrots celery and garlic these make everything so flavorful. The Good Stuff: You'll need chicken broth for that rich base. Dumpling Magic: Just flour baking powder salt butter and milk to make the fluffiest dumplings ever. Extra Flavor: I love adding bay leaves fresh parsley salt and pepper. To Make it Creamy: A little cornstarch mixed with water works perfectly. Let's Make Some Soup Start With Your Veggies Melt some butter in your biggest pot and cook those onions carrots celery and garlic until they smell amazing about 3 minutes. The Soup Base Toss in your chicken broth bay leaves parsley salt and pepper plus that shredded chicken let it come to a nice bubble. Time for Dumplings Mix up your flour baking powder and salt cut in cold butter then stir in milk until you get a nice soft dough. Dumpling Time Drop little pieces of dough right into your soup cover it and let them cook about 15 minutes until they float up all fluffy. Make it Creamy Stir in your cornstarch mixture and cook just a few more minutes until everything's perfectly thick. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse My Best Soup Making Secrets Want perfect dumplings every time? Keep your dough cool and don't mix it too much. If you're making the soup ahead save the dumplings for right before serving they love to soak up all that broth. Oh and that cornstarch trick makes everything so silky smooth. This soup is best fresh off the stove when those dumplings are just perfect. Why You Need to Try This Recipe There's something so special about this soup. Maybe it's those buttery dumplings floating in rich broth or how the chicken and vegetables come together just right. Whatever it is it's pure comfort food magic. Whenever I make this for friends or family everyone asks for seconds and the recipe. It's just perfect for those days when you need something warm and cozy. Frequently Asked Questions Can I make the dumplings ahead of time? For best results, make the dumplings just before adding them to the soup. Pre-made dumplings can become dense. The dough only takes a few minutes to prepare. Why do you grate the butter for the dumplings? Grating cold butter creates small, even pieces that distribute throughout the dough, resulting in lighter, fluffier dumplings with a tender texture. Can I use rotisserie chicken? Yes, rotisserie chicken works great and saves time. Just shred it and add it when the recipe calls for chicken. You'll need about 4-5 cups shredded. Why aren't my dumplings fluffy? Make sure not to overmix the dumpling dough and keep the pot covered while they cook. Peeking lets out steam that's needed for fluffy dumplings. Can I freeze this soup? While you can freeze the soup base, it's best to make fresh dumplings when reheating. Frozen dumplings can become gummy when thawed. Chicken Dumpling Soup A warm bowl of comfort featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings in a rich broth. Ready in just 40 minutes. Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 30 Minutes Total Time 40 Minutes By: Zaho Category: Main Dishes Difficulty: Intermediate Cuisine: American Yield: 8 Servings (1 pot) Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Ingredients 01 4 tablespoons butter. 02 1/2 cup onion, chopped. 03 2-3 carrots, chopped. 04 3 celery stalks, sliced. 05 1 tablespoon garlic, minced. 06 8 cups chicken broth. 07 2 pounds chicken, shredded. 08 1 teaspoon salt. 09 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 10 2 bay leaves. 11 1 tablespoon dried parsley. 12 3 tablespoons cornstarch. 13 3 tablespoons water. 14 1 1/2 cups flour. 15 1 teaspoon baking powder. 16 1/2 teaspoon salt. 17 3 tablespoons cold butter. 18 3/4 cup milk. Instructions Step 01 Melt butter in large pot. Step 02 Cook onions, carrots, celery until soft. Step 03 Add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Step 04 Pour in chicken broth, Add shredded chicken. Step 05 Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, parsley, bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Step 06 Mix flour, baking powder, salt, grate cold butter into flour, stir in milk until dough forms. Step 07 Drop 1-inch dough pieces into soup, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes. Step 08 Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into soup until thickened. Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse Notes Dumplings are done when floating on top. Don't peek while dumplings cook. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Make dumplings just before cooking for best results.
Chicken Dumpling Soup
