The Best Classic Chicken and Dumplings Soup Recipe
Introduction
Warm, comforting, and brimming with nostalgia, classic Chicken and Dumplings Soup captures the essence of home cooking. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and pillowy dumplings all simmered in a savory broth, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings when only true comfort food will do.
Every spoonful is rich in flavor and texture, striking that perfect balance between wholesome ingredients and soul-soothing satisfaction.
Why This Chicken and Dumplings Soup Stands Out
Unlike many recipes, this version leans on a well-developed broth layered with aromatic vegetables and diced chicken, finished with light, fluffy dumplings. Simple techniques and common pantry staples yield impressive results, ensuring you never have to sacrifice taste for convenience. Each bite offers a homey combination of soft dumplings and succulent chicken, elevating a classic from good to unforgettable.
Prepping Tender Chicken and Flavorful Vegetables
Efficient prep is key to an easy, stress-free meal. Dice vegetables quickly and evenly with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for consistent cooking and a pleasing presentation. Slice, chop, or mince carrots, celery, and onion directly into your prep bowl, expediting the entire process while keeping cleanup to a minimum.
Once your vegetables are ready, sauté them until fragrant to create the aromatic flavor base that will carry through the entire soup.
Simmering the Soup and Cooking the Chicken
In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, combine your sautéed vegetables with chicken thighs or breasts (boneless for convenience) and rich chicken stock. Allow the mixture to gently simmer, resulting in perfectly poached chicken that stays moist and pulls apart effortlessly. After cooking, shredding the meat is a breeze with a reliable Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, ensuring even pieces throughout your soup.
Adding the Perfect Dumplings
No classic Chicken and Dumplings Soup would be complete without the finishing touch—light and fluffy dumplings. Whisk together simple ingredients—flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and a splash of milk—to form a supple batter. Drop spoonfuls directly onto the gently simmering soup. Lids on, the dumplings steam and rise until perfectly tender, absorbing flavor along the way. Effortless and delicious!
Serving, Storing, and Enjoying
Once perfectly cooked, this soup is best served piping hot in deep bowls, making use of a Bentgo Salad Container for easy transport if you’re bringing leftovers to lunch. Store any extras in secure Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers so flavor and freshness are locked in for the next meal.
Enjoy this soup on its own, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or a grind of black pepper, or alongside warm, crusty bread for an even heartier feast.
Nutrition and Serving Size
This Chicken and Dumplings Soup recipe yields approximately 6 generous servings. For each serving, expect about 350–400 calories depending on your dumpling size and chicken portion. Extras store well and can taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
The Best Classic Chicken and Dumplings Soup Recipe (Recap)
Combining slow-simmered chicken, vibrant vegetables, and tender dumplings, this soup is the epitome of comforting home cooking. Effortless, flavorful, and totally satisfying, it’s a timeless recipe that’s fit for any season.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick and uniform chopping.
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken thighs or breasts and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken to a plate. Shred it easily and quickly with the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen. Return shredded chicken to the pot; discard the bay leaf.
- Meanwhile, prepare the dumpling batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and milk, stirring just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Drop the dumpling dough by heaping tablespoons onto the simmering soup (they will expand while cooking). Cover and let cook undisturbed for 15 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
- Stir in parsley, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot. Portion leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy meal prep or storage.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Enjoy this hearty bowl of Chicken and Dumplings Soup—classic comfort you’ll return to again and again!