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Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of comforting chicken and dumpling soup? This classic dish is perfect for those chilly nights when you just want something warm and filling. With tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, it’s a meal that will satisfy your soul.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Dumpling Recipe

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, dried parsley, poultry seasoning, and flour. Stir to coat the vegetables with the flour and cook for another minute.
  3. Gradually pour in the chicken broth or stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen peas. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the peas are tender.
  5. While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

This chicken and dumpling soup will warm your heart and fill your belly. It’s a timeless classic that never fails to delight. So why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you.