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How to Make Chicken Dumpling Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken dumpling soup is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather. It's a classic recipe that has been enjoyed by families for generations, and it's easy to see why – the warm, savory broth, tender chicken, and fluffy dumplings make for a truly delicious and heartwarming meal.

This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a fantastic way to get some veggies into your diet. The dumplings are soft, pi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 ¾ cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 gallon

  • In a blender or food processor, combine 3 cups cooked chicken, eggs, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 cup flour, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and tarragon. Process until smooth.
  • In a large pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil. Drop dumpling mixture by rounded spoonfuls into boiling broth. Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes, until well formed and slightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve dumpling cooking liquid.
  • In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until onion is translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup flour until fully incorporated. Pour in 2 quarts chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Introduce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and carrots. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in dumplings, reserved liquid and 3 cups cooked chicken. Simmer 15 minutes more before serving.

    • Nutrition

    189 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 587mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 211mg

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