How to Make Chicken & Dumplings Soup
Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe to ensure success every time.
Ingredients:
Let’s break down the components:
- The Soup Base:
- Olive oil or butter: To sauté the vegetables and add flavor.
- Vegetables: Onion, carrots, and celery form the aromatic base of the soup. Garlic adds depth.
- Chicken broth: The foundation of the soup. Use homemade or store-bought, but ensure it’s good quality.
- Cooked chicken: Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here for convenience, or you can cook your own.
- The Dumplings:
- All-purpose flour: The base for the dough.
- Baking powder: Helps the dumplings puff up and stay light.
- Milk and butter: Provide moisture and richness to the dough.
Instructions:
Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables
Start by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Step 2: Build the Broth
Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth. Stir in seasonings like thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer. This is when your kitchen will start to smell amazing!
Step 3: Add Chicken
Stir in 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken. If you’re cooking raw chicken, dice it into small chunks and sauté it with the vegetables before adding the broth. Let everything simmer together for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.