CHICKEN AND DUMPLING SOUP WITH QUINOA

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This soup is packed with fiber, thanks to the quinoa and the whole-wheat dumplings. For a pop of color, use black or red quinoa-which also hold their shape better than the white variety (cooking times may vary).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings (about 3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 small bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, strained and rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 cup frozen, chopped green beans
1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, finely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, vinegar and thyme and stir until most of the vinegar has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 6 minutes. Add the broth, 4 cups of water, chicken breasts and cannellini beans, bring to a high simmer and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the cooked chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Add the quinoa to the pot and cook until translucent and tender and the threadlike germ wraps around each kernel, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove and discard the chicken skin and bones. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces and add back to the soup. Add the frozen beans.
  • Make the dumplings . Stir together the flour, parsley, eggs, milk, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Put half the batter into a perforated colander; holding the colander just over the simmering soup, scrape and work the batter through the holes with a rubber spatula, letting the tiny dumplings drop into the soup. Cook until the dumplings float, stirring to break up any large clumps, about 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter. Adjust the consistency of the soup with more water if desired and season with salt if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 700 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 5 grams

qayyum tahir
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This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always on hand. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


UR_LOCAL_EMO
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and the dumplings are always light and fluffy. I love the addition of quinoa, it makes the soup more filling and nutritious.


Prem Kc
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with quinoa instead of traditional flour dumplings. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Keith Pollard
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dumplings are a fun and easy way to hide vegetables in a meal. The soup is also very flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yk shahwani Yk shahwani
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This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always on hand. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Nasir Khan
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and the dumplings are always light and fluffy. I love the addition of quinoa, it makes the soup more filling and nutritious.


zareen baji
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with quinoa instead of traditional flour dumplings. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Micheal Quartz
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dumplings are always light and fluffy, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Marvinedo Obalim
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dumplings are a fun and easy way to hide vegetables in a meal. The soup is also very flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Koba Samcu
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This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always on hand. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and the dumplings are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Ansa Mary
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and the dumplings are always light and fluffy. I love the addition of quinoa, it makes the soup more filling and nutritious.


Rene Gutierrez
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's made with quinoa instead of traditional flour dumplings. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry.


Numani Coles
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I made this soup for my sick husband and he loved it! The soup is comforting and flavorful, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. It's the perfect soup for a cold day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


haiderali shiekh
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The soup is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Davut Turan
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This soup is amazing! The chicken is tender, the dumplings are fluffy, and the broth is flavorful. I love that this recipe uses quinoa instead of traditional flour dumplings, it makes the soup healthier and more filling. I will definitely be making t


Antor Roy
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and dumpling soup, but this recipe changed my mind! The soup is delicious and the dumplings are perfect. I love the addition of quinoa, it adds a nice texture and flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Syed Asmat Pechi
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This soup was a hit with my friends! I made it for a potluck and everyone raved about it. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this soup again.


steff73 p
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I especially liked the addition of quinoa, it made the soup more filling and nutritious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jackson Byers
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This soup is a delicious and comforting meal! The chicken is tender and flavorful, the dumplings are light and fluffy, and the broth is rich and flavorful. I love that this recipe uses quinoa instead of traditional flour dumplings, it adds a nice nut