Description
Hearty chicken and herb dumplings soup delivers comfort from grandma’s kitchen. Delicate herb-infused dumplings nestled in rich broth promise warmth you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) shredded chicken
- 8 cups (1.9 L) chicken stock
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 2 cups (240 g) flour (for dumplings)
- ¼ cup (30 g) flour (for soup base)
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 tsp dried and ground thyme
- ½ tsp dried and ground thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (for dumplings)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for soup base)
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 4 tbsps (56 g) melted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preparing the Base: Heat a large stockpot over medium flame, blending butter and olive oil to create a smooth cooking foundation. Introduce a trio of chopped onions, celery, and carrots, sautéing until they soften and release their aromatic essence.
- Layering Flavors: Add minced garlic to the vegetable blend, stirring until its intense aroma fills the kitchen. Dust the mixture with flour and thyme, creating a light coating that will transform into a rich, velvety soup base.
- Developing the Broth: Gradually whisk chicken stock into the pot, ensuring a smooth, lump-free liquid. Incorporate shredded chicken and season generously with salt and pepper to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Crafting Dumplings: In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and thyme. Introduce melted butter and milk, gently folding until a soft, slightly sticky dough emerges.
- Cooking Process: Delicately drop dumpling portions onto the gently simmering soup surface. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the dumplings to steam and expand undisturbed for approximately 15 minutes, ensuring a light, fluffy texture.
Notes
- Butter Blend Tip: Mixing butter and olive oil creates a richer flavor base and prevents butter from burning during initial sautéing.
- Vegetable Softening Secret: Cook onions, celery, and carrots slowly to develop deep, sweet undertones that enhance the soup’s overall complexity.
- Dumpling Texture Trick: Avoid overmixing the dumpling dough to maintain a tender, light consistency; gentle folding prevents tough dumplings.
- Steam Sealing Strategy: Keep the lid tightly closed during dumpling cooking to trap moisture and ensure perfectly steamed, fluffy dumplings without disrupting the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg