Cozy Chicken & Dumpling Soup
Enjoy hearty chicken dumpling soup made with tender chicken thighs, flavorful onion, and savory poultry seasoning for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning (or ¼ teaspoon ground sage)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock, plus additional if needed)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Add 3 tablespoons butter and the finely diced yellow onion to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon each salt & black pepper. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot, stirring until smooth after each addition. Add the chicken with any juices, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, to make the dumplings, in a medium bowl, whisk 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Use a fork to mix in 2 tablespoons cold butter until small crumbs form. Add ½ cup milk and combine with a spoon.
- Remove the lid from the soup. Stir in ½ cup frozen peas if using. Scoop small spoonfuls of dough on top of the soup to form 16 dumplings. Cover and cook for an additional 4 to 7 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- To ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked and safe, it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- For extra fluffy dumplings, avoid overworking the dough. Mix just until combined. If the dough seems too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, but be careful not to make it tough.
- Store leftover chicken dumpling soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed to thin the consistency. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For extra fluffy dumplings, avoid overworking the dough. Mix just until combined. If the dough seems too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, but be careful not to make it tough.
- Store leftover chicken dumpling soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed to thin the consistency. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.