Best 7 Best Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of homemade chicken dumpling soup, a classic dish that warms the soul and fills the belly. This delectable soup features a flavorful broth simmered with tender chicken, an array of vegetables, and fluffy, pillowy dumplings. Each spoonful promises a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you feeling satisfied and nourished.
Our collection of chicken dumpling soup recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From traditional to unique variations, there's a recipe for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic chicken broth or a creamy, cheesy version, we've got you covered. Our recipes also offer guidance for making gluten-free and vegetarian dumplings, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting dish.
So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking pots, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing. Let's dive into the delightful world of chicken dumpling soup and discover the secrets to creating this heartwarming classic.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP



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Enjoy Creamy Chicken Dumpling Soup with an easy homemade recipe! Chock full of tender veggies in a velvety creamy chicken soup, this is a comforting dish to warm your soul!

Provided by Melissa Erdelac

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, (diced)
3 large carrots, (diced)
2 celery stalks, (diced)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (chopped in bite-sized pieces)
¾ teaspoon salt, (divided)
½ teaspoon pepper, (divided)
¼ cup all purpose flour, (or gluten free all purpose flour, such as Cup 4 Cup)
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup frozen peas, (thawed)
1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour, (or gluten free all purpose flour, such as Cup 4 Cup)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, (melted and cooled)
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium high heat in a large stock pot or dutch oven. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes, or until the veggies are crisp tender. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
  • Add the chopped chicken, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper to the vegetables. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle the flour over everything. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium low. Slowly add the broth to the pot, about 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Once all the broth has been added, stir in the remaining ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.
  • Pour in the evaporated milk and peas. Stir to combine. Cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, while the ingredients are mixed together for the the dumplings.
  • For the dumplings, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper. Add the cooled butter, milk, and stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Use a small spoon to scoop up a dumpling ball less than 1 tablespoon (NOTE: Dumplings will double in size once they are cooked). Use another spoon to scrape the dough into the simmering liquid. Repeat until all the dough has been used. Gently stir occasionally to rotate the dumplings and cook for 10-12 minutes, uncovered, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 1701 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN 'N' DUMPLING SOUP



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I've enjoyed making this rich homemade chicken dumpling soup recipe for over 40 years. Every time I serve this type of soup, I remember my southern grandma, who was very special to me and was known as an outstanding cook. -Paulette Balda, Prophetstown, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
2-1/4 quarts cold water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
6 whole peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped peeled potatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 to 1 cup 2% milk
Snipped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, water, bouillon, peppercorns and cloves in a stockpot. Cover and bring to a boil; skim foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45-60 minutes or until chicken is tender. Strain broth; return to stockpot. , Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and skin and cut chicken into chunks. Cool broth and skim off fat. , Return chicken to stockpot with soups, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Uncover; increase heat to a gentle boil. Discard bay leaf., For dumplings, combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in egg, butter and enough milk to make a moist stiff batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls into soup. Cover and cook without lifting the lid for 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP



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A well rounded chicken soup with delicious chicken and herb dumplings.

Provided by SILVANUS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 eggs
4 ¾ cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ cup butter
2 cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine 3 cups cooked chicken, eggs, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 cup flour, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and tarragon. Process until smooth.
  • In a large pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil. Drop dumpling mixture by rounded spoonfuls into boiling broth. Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes, until well formed and slightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve dumpling cooking liquid.
  • In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until onion is translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup flour until fully incorporated. Pour in 2 quarts chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Introduce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and carrots. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in dumplings, reserved liquid and 3 cups cooked chicken. Simmer 15 minutes more before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 587 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

THE BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS



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Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch harken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. -Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 25

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
2 teaspoons sugar
2 bay leaves
5 whole peppercorns
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
SOUP:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches on all sides; remove from pan., Add onion, carrots and celery to same pan; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until blended. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, sugar, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., For dumplings, in a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk and melted butter until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; set aside., Remove chicken from stockpot; cool slightly. Discard bay leaves and skim fat from soup. Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard. Using 2 forks, coarsely shred meat into 1- to 1-1/2-in. pieces; return to soup. Cook, covered, on high until mixture reaches a simmer., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup, a few at a time. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Gently stir in cream, parsley and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

TRADITIONAL CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP



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This soup with light dumplings always brings positive comments. I like to fix it to take to those who are ill. -Tami Christman, Soda Springs, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
2 cans (10 ounces each) chunk white chicken, drained, divided
1/3 cup chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
5 cups Biscuit Baking Mix
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1-1/3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add water. Stir in the vegetables, one can of chicken, bouillon and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil., In a large bowl, combine the biscuit baking mix, parsley and remaining pepper. Stir in milk just until moistened. Fold in remaining chicken. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1091mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1/2 stalk celery, diced
Meat from 1 chicken, cooked and shredded
4 to 6 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh cut green beans
1 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small amount of cooking oil sweat the onion, carrots and celery. Add chicken, broth, green beans, barley, celery salt, parsley and bay leaves. Simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring the milk and butter to a boil, add salt and nutmeg. Remove from heat and immediately add flour stirring until dough leaves the sides of the pan. Incorporate the eggs, 1 at a time, forming a sticky dough.
  • Season the soup, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add spoon sized balls of dumpling dough and simmer until dumplings rise.

COZY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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It's the end of yet another long day and well, you're ready to put your feet up, relax, and tuck into a comforting meal. Delivery might be calling your name, but you've got a ton of chicken lying around and with not much else to do, now's the perfect time to whip up a batch of these simple and cozy chicken and dumplings. Tuck in now.

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup sliced carrot
3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups frozen peas
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ⅓ cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add carrot and onion and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and stir for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter and flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot and stir to coat in the roux.
  • Add the chicken broth, cream, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Once soup is at a simmer, add the frozen peas, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Make the dumplings: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cream. Stir until mixture comes together into single mass of dough.
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, form the dough into small round balls about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) in diameter (the dough should yield 14-16 dumplings).
  • Place the dough balls in the simmering soup (making sure they don't touch), add the parsley, and cover. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
  • Ladle into bowls, giving 1-2 dumplings per serving.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor, use a whole chicken or chicken breasts with bones and skin. Bone-in, skin-on chicken adds more flavor to the broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the chicken, make sure there is enough room in the pot for the chicken to move around freely. Overcrowding the pot will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the chicken for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: To make a flavorful and nutritious soup, use a variety of vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Make the dumplings ahead of time: The dumplings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. This will save you time when you're ready to make the soup.
  • Add the dumplings to the soup at the end: Do not add the dumplings to the soup until the last 10 minutes of cooking. This will prevent them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Chicken dumpling soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying chicken dumpling soup that your family and friends will love.

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