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Chicken & Dumplings Comfort Soup

This Chicken & Dumplings Comfort Soup is a warm and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, it's a delightful combination that offers both nourishment and comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 ladle
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed For added flavor, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the carrots and celery and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Add the cubed chicken to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together. Add the milk and melted butter, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the dumplings to steam for about 10-12 minutes, until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken and dumplings soup hot, ladled into bowls.

Notes

For added flavor, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of uncooked chicken.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.