Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe

Chicken Dumpling Soup simmers tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery, and fluffy drop dumplings in savory broth for ultimate comfort. Ready in 50 minutes using rotisserie chicken for ease, it’s perfect for cold evenings.

Why This Recipe Works

• Drop dumplings cook directly in broth absorbing flavors.
• Rotisserie chicken saves time while adding richness.
• Roux thickens without heavy cream.
• Fresh herbs brighten cozy base.
• One-pot cleanup simplifies weeknights.

Ingredients & Prep

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Dumplings:

• 1½ cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter, melted

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in butter 6–8 minutes.
2. Sprinkle flour; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in broth gradually.
3. Add chicken, bay leaf, and thyme; simmer 20 minutes.
4. Mix dumpling ingredients until just combined. Drop spoonfuls into simmering soup.
5. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until dumplings puffed. Remove bay leaf; serve.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate up to 3 days; dumplings soften. Freeze soup without dumplings up to 2 months.

FAQs

Dumplings doughy?
Simmer covered without peeking.

Soup thin?
Simmer uncovered longer.

No rotisserie?
Poach chicken breasts in broth first.

Conclusion

Chicken Dumpling Soup delivers hug-in-a-bowl warmth timeless family favorite.

Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe

Print Recipe

A comforting, classic chicken dumpling soup made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and soft, fluffy dumplings simmered in a savory broth. Cozy, nourishing, and perfect for cold days or when you need comfort food.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• Soup:
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• Dumplings:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

• 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
• 2. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
• 3. Add chicken broth, chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil.
• 4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined.
• 5. Reduce soup to a simmer. Drop dumpling dough by spoonfuls onto the surface of the soup.
• 6. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
• 7. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning.
• 8. Serve hot.

Notes

• Do not overmix dumpling dough to keep them fluffy.
• Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
• Add peas or corn for extra veggies.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 620mg
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 22g
• Cholesterol: 65mg

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