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Creamy One-Pot Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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A comforting, creamy one-pot chicken and dumpling soup featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich velvety broth, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3/4 cup milk (room temperature, for dumplings)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for dumplings)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion finely (about 1/4-inch pieces). Mince the garlic cloves. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Stir in 1/3 cup of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and nutty.
  3. Slowly whisk in the 6 cups chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until veggies are tender.
  4. Stir in shredded chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Keep heat low to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and chopped parsley. Stir in 3/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons melted butter until just combined to form a thick batter.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering soup. Cover pot tightly and steam dumplings for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Check dumplings by poking with a toothpick; they should be cooked through and springy. Adjust seasoning if needed. If thicker soup is desired, simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
  8. Serve warm, ladling soup and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while dumplings steam to keep them fluffy. If soup is too thick, thin with broth or milk. Use gluten-free flour and baking powder for gluten-free version. Substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free version. Use leftover rotisserie or poached chicken. Stir gently after dumplings cook to keep them intact.

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Keywords: chicken soup, dumplings, one-pot meal, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, rotisserie chicken, cozy recipe

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