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Bowl of delicious chicken dumpling soup with fresh herbs and vegetables

Chicken Dumpling Soup

Enjoy the ultimate comfort of homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup, featuring tender dumplings in a savory broth with fresh vegetables and chicken.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces Use fresh for best texture, or thawed and patted dry if frozen
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Choose a good-quality broth for depth, or use homemade if available
  • 2 cups water Balances the broth so the soup isn't overly intense
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced or diced Fresh carrots add bright sweetness
  • 1 cup celery, sliced Fresh for crunch and aroma; omit if sensitive to celery
  • 1 cup onion, diced Yellow or sweet onion work best for savory depth
  • 1 cup frozen peas Add at the end to preserve color and texture
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped
Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measured by spooning into the cup and leveling for consistency
  • 1 tsp baking powder Helps dumplings rise and become airy
  • ½ tsp salt Adjust if using salted butter or very salty broth
  • ½ cup milk Whole milk yields the richest dumplings
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Cool slightly so it does not activate the baking powder early

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and cut the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces.
Simmer Soup
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth and water. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and the chicken. Bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
Make Dumpling Dough
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Cook Dumplings
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup, spacing them apart.
  2. Cover and cook the dumplings for 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
Finish Soup
  1. Uncover, add frozen peas, and stir gently to incorporate. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until peas are bright green.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, see the Helpful Notes & Variations section. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.