Looking for the ultimate comfort food to warm your soul on chilly days? This Cozy Chicken & Dumplings Soup is the perfect choice. It combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth, offering a delightful meal that's sure to comfort and satisfy.
Butter or Olive OilFor sautéing the aromatic base of the soup
1Onion, Carrots, Celery, and GarlicCreating a flavorful foundation for the soup
6cupsChicken Broth
2cupsShredded Chicken
Dried Thyme and Bay LeafInfusing warmth and aroma into the soup
Dumplings
1cupAll-Purpose Flour
1tbspBaking Powder
1cupMilk
2tbspMelted ButterAdding richness to the dumplings
Instructions
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
Simmer the broth and add shredded chicken.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter to form the dumpling dough.
Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup and cover to cook until fluffy.
Adjust seasoning, remove the bay leaf, and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth to maintain the soup's consistency.