Chicken Dumpling Soup
A warm and comforting Chicken Dumpling Soup featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days and family meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth Use homemade for better flavor if possible.
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
Dumpling Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth and water.
- Add diced chicken, carrots, celery, and onion.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Dumpling Preparation
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the boiling soup.
- Cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To store Chicken Dumpling Soup, let it cool completely. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If freezing, it lasts for up to 3 months. Add water or broth when reheating if dumplings absorb too much liquid.