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Bowl of homemade Chicken and Dumpling Soup from Scratch with fresh veggies and dumplings.

Chicken and Dumpling Soup from Scratch

A comforting and filling soup that combines tender chicken, soft dumplings, and a flavorful broth, perfect for cold days and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are recommended for juicier meat.
  • 8 cups chicken broth Plus more if needed.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 2 carrots Sliced.
  • 2 celery stalks Chopped.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Add more if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley Optional seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Optional for creaminess.
  • 1 splash milk Optional for creaminess.
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3/4 to 1 cup milk

Method
 

Cooking the Soup
  1. Simmer chicken in broth with onion, carrot, celery, and seasonings until cooked through.
  2. Pull out the chicken, shred it, and put it back in the pot.
  3. For a thicker soup, melt butter in a small pan, stir in flour, then whisk in a ladle of hot broth and pour it into the pot. Simmer for a few minutes.
Making the Dumplings
  1. Mix dumpling dough gently, avoiding overmixing.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture on top of the simmering soup.
  3. Cover and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes without peeking.

Notes

Taste the broth right before adding dumplings, as they are mild and the soup should be nicely seasoned before adding them. Store leftovers with a splash of broth for reheating.