CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS SOUP RECIPE

# **Homestyle Chicken & Dumplings Soup: A Cozy and Comforting Classic**

Nothing beats a warm bowl of **Chicken & Dumplings Soup** when you need a comforting, hearty meal. This **classic Southern favorite** features **tender chicken, a rich and creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings** that soak up all the delicious flavors.

Whether you’re making it on a chilly evening or just craving a taste of home, this **easy one-pot recipe** is sure to warm your heart and soul!

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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**

✔ **Ultimate Comfort Food** – Warm, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying!
✔ **Easy to Make** – Simple ingredients come together in one pot.
✔ **Hearty & Filling** – Packed with protein, veggies, and dumplings.
✔ **Great for Leftovers** – Tastes even better the next day!

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## **Ingredients**

### **For the Soup:**
– 🐔 **2 cups shredded cooked chicken** (rotisserie chicken works great!)
– 🥕 **2 carrots**, sliced
– 🌿 **2 celery stalks**, chopped
– 🧅 **1 small onion**, diced
– 🧄 **3 cloves garlic**, minced
– 🍗 **6 cups chicken broth**
– 🥛 **1 cup heavy cream or whole milk** (for a creamy texture)
– 🥄 **1 teaspoon dried thyme**
– 🌱 **1 teaspoon dried parsley**
– 🧂 **Salt & black pepper to taste**
– 🥄 **1 tablespoon butter or olive oil**

### **For the Dumplings:**
– 1 cup **all-purpose flour**
– 1 ½ teaspoons **baking powder**
– ½ teaspoon **salt**
– 2 tablespoons **cold butter**, cubed
– ½ cup **milk**

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## **How to Make Chicken & Dumplings Soup**

### **Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables**
1️⃣ In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt **butter** over medium heat.
2️⃣ Add **onion, carrots, celery, and garlic**, cooking for **5 minutes** until softened.

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### **Step 2: Add Broth & Chicken**
3️⃣ Pour in **chicken broth**, then add **thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper**.
4️⃣ Stir in **shredded chicken**, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

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### **Step 3: Make the Dumplings**
5️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together **flour, baking powder, and salt**.
6️⃣ Cut in **cold butter** until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7️⃣ Stir in **milk** until a soft dough forms.

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### **Step 4: Add Dumplings & Simmer**
8️⃣ Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. **(No need to shape them perfectly!)**
9️⃣ Cover and let the dumplings cook for **15 minutes**, until they are fluffy and cooked through.

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**Step 5: Make It Creamy & Serve**
🔟 Stir in **heavy cream** for a rich and creamy broth.
🍲 Serve warm and enjoy!

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