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How to Make Chicken & Dumplings Soup
Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables
1️⃣ In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add Broth & Chicken
3️⃣ Pour in chicken broth, then add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Stir in shredded chicken, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
Step 3: Make the Dumplings
5️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6️⃣ Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7️⃣ Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Add Dumplings & Simmer
8️⃣ Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. (No need to shape them perfectly!)
9️⃣ Cover and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes, until they are fluffy and cooked through.
Step 5: Make It Creamy & Serve
🔟 Stir in heavy cream for a rich and creamy broth.
🍲 Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
✅ No Heavy Cream? – Use whole milk or even a cornstarch slurry for a lighter version.
✅ Want Extra Flavor? – Add a splash of white wine or a pinch of cayenne for a little kick!
✅ Dumpling Shortcut – Use refrigerated biscuit dough for a quicker option.
✅ Gluten-Free? – Swap flour for a gluten-free blend and use cornstarch to thicken the broth.
Storing & Reheating
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: The soup can be frozen without the dumplings. Just add fresh dumplings when reheating.
- Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of broth if needed.
Final Thoughts
This Chicken & Dumplings Soup is the definition of comfort food at its best. With a creamy broth, tender chicken, and homemade dumplings, it’s a dish that brings warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
Give this recipe a try, and let me know how it turns out! 😊🍲💛
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