Description

This Chicken and Dumplings Soup is a warm, comforting dish packed with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. It’s the perfect meal for chilly nights or whenever you need a bowl of homemade comfort food. This easy, from-scratch recipe is made with simple ingredients and is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups (1.4L) chicken broth
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (optional, for a creamier soup)

For the Dumplings:

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Instructions

Make the Soup:

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer while you make the dumplings.

Make the Dumplings:

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined (do not overmix). The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.

Cook the Dumplings:

Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about 1 teaspoon each) into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a dumpling—it should come out clean.
Stir in heavy cream (if using) and let the soup simmer for 2 more minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it in before adding the dumplings.
You can add frozen peas or corn for extra veggies.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to keep dumplings soft.