Description
Dumpling Soup is a warm and comforting American classic featuring tender, fluffy dumplings simmered in a flavorful chicken broth with fresh vegetables and herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for cozy meals and easy to prepare on the stovetop, combining simple pantry ingredients with homemade dumplings for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sliced carrot, and chopped celery, cooking until the vegetables are slightly softened to release their flavors.
- Add broth and chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. If using, add the shredded cooked chicken to the pot to warm through.
- Make the dumpling dough: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Add dumplings to soup: Drop spoonfuls of the dough carefully into the simmering soup to form dumplings. Cover the pot with a lid to trap steam.
- Cook dumplings: Let the dumplings cook covered for 10 to 12 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing them to steam and cook through until tender and fluffy.
- Season and serve: Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the soup warm, enjoying the tender dumplings floating in the savory broth.
Notes
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking; the trapped steam is essential for light and fluffy dumplings.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit cooked chicken.
- You can add other vegetables like peas or corn to enrich the soup.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking dumplings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
