If you just can’t decide between
chicken and dumplings or classic chicken soup, combine the two in this extra-cozy recipe. My grandfather’s version of chicken noodle soup was a take on chicken and dumplings; the base starts out like classic chicken soup, but the noodles were swapped out with homemade fluffy dumplings. It shakes up the classic soup with a hearty twist I just can’t get enough of.
Chicken breasts are used here, but you can use a mix of thighs and breasts if you prefer. Don’t have dumplings? Sub in store-bought frozen gnocchi (or any store-bought dumplings) in a pinch.
Tip: Use this hack in soups beyond this one! My mom still doctors canned soup by adding in frozen dumplings, and I do too when I’m craving a doughy, hearty component in my soup.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
If you just can’t decide between
chicken and dumplings or classic chicken soup, combine the two in this extra-cozy recipe. My grandfather’s version of chicken noodle soup was a take on chicken and dumplings; the base starts out like classic chicken soup, but the noodles were swapped out with homemade fluffy dumplings. It shakes up the classic soup with a hearty twist I just can’t get enough of.
Chicken breasts are used here, but you can use a mix of thighs and breasts if you prefer. Don’t have dumplings? Sub in store-bought frozen gnocchi (or any store-bought dumplings) in a pinch.
Tip: Use this hack in soups beyond this one! My mom still doctors canned soup by adding in frozen dumplings, and I do too when I’m craving a doughy, hearty component in my soup.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
6
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 321
Directions
-
Soup
- Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onions, celery, and carrots, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Step 2Move vegetables to one side of pot and add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring to combine, until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add broth and 1/2 c. water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until ready to use.
- Step 1
-
Dumplings & Assembly
- Step 1In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture and add egg, buttermilk, and butter. Mix with a fork until combined.
- Step 2Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dumpling mixture into soup. Cover and cook over low heat until dumplings are cooked through, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3Divide soup among bowls. Top with parsley.
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