Looking for a comforting and filling meal to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than this creamy chicken and dumpling soup recipe. Loaded with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, this soup is sure to satisfy and impress.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and thyme, and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced chicken. Bring the soup to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drop the dough by spoonfuls into the simmering soup, making sure to space them out evenly. Cover the pot and let cook for 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
