Classic Homemade Chicken and Dumplings Soup

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons butter
• •1 medium onion, diced
• •3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• •2 celery stalks, diced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •4 cups chicken broth
• •2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• •1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• •1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• •1/2 cup heavy cream
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •2 teaspoons baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• •1/3 cup whole milk
• •2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the chicken broth, cooked chicken, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   While the soup simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

5. 5

   Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.

6. 6

   Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the dumplings to cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting the lid.

7. 7

   Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, stir in the heavy cream to finish the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

8. 8

   Serve hot and enjoy your comforting chicken and dumplings soup.