Description
Experience the comfort of homemade Savory Chicken and Herb Dumplings Soup, a perfect blend of tender chicken and light, fluffy dumplings infused with herbs. This recipe walks you through the creation of a hearty meal that’s ideal for those cozy evenings when only a warming, satisfying soup will do.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons dried and ground thyme
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried and ground thyme
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Saute Vegetables Heat the butter and olive oil in a large stock pan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots, cooking until the onion is translucent. Then, incorporate garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Step 2: Prepare the Base Stir in flour and thyme, cooking for another minute. Gradually add chicken stock while continually stirring to blend the ingredients smoothly. Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer gently as you prepare the dumplings.
- Step 3: Make the Dumplings In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and thyme. Stir in the melted butter and milk until the mixture forms a sticky dough. Use a small cookie scoop to form dumplings and place them on top of the simmering soup.
- Step 4: Cook the Dumplings Cover the soup with a tightly sealed lid, ensuring no steam can escape, and cook for about 15 minutes. It’s important not to lift the lid during this time so the dumplings can steam properly and become fluffy.