Description
Cozy Chicken & Dumplings Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul. This delightful dish features tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth that melds together to create an irresistible aroma. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also a sure hit at family dinners or gatherings. With its vibrant colors and comforting flavors, each bowl feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3–4 pieces)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Stir for about five minutes until softened; then add minced garlic for one more minute.
- Add the Broth: Pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Make the Dumplings: Prepare dumpling mix as directed on package or from scratch. Drop spoonfuls into simmering soup.
- Let It Bubble: Cover pot and steam dumplings for about ten minutes until fluffy.
- Serve: Stir in parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg