Chicken Dumpling Delight
A hearty and satisfying soup perfect for a chilly evening, made with chicken, vegetables, and dumplings. This recipe serves 6 people and can be prepared in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup shortening or lard
- ¾ cup warm chicken broth
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in butter until the chicken is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the dumpling dough by combining flour, baking powder, and salt, then adding shortening or lard and warm chicken broth.
- Drop the dumpling dough by tablespoonfuls onto the simmering soup, covering the pot with a lid.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and float to the surface.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs if desired.