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Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup from Scratch

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A comforting and easy-to-make creamy chicken and dumpling soup featuring homemade dumplings and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half for lighter version)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and diced
  • ¾ cup whole milk (room temperature; can use dairy-free milk if needed)

Instructions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and onions are translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth, add shredded chicken and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. While soup simmers, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons cold diced butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Gradually stir in ¾ cup milk until just combined to form a soft but not sticky dough. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon each) of dumpling dough gently into the simmering soup. Cover pot tightly and cook dumplings for 15 minutes undisturbed.
  7. After dumplings are cooked and puffed, stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Heat for 2-3 minutes without boiling to thicken the soup. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Keep butter cold when mixing dumpling dough to create flaky pockets. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough dumplings. Drop dumplings gently into simmering soup and avoid boiling to keep dumplings intact. If soup is too thick after adding cream, stir in a splash of broth or water. Dumplings are best fresh but hold up well for leftovers. For gluten-free option, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour, noting texture will be denser.

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Keywords: chicken soup, dumplings, creamy soup, comfort food, homemade dumplings, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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