Best 11 Chicken Soup And Easy Dumplings Recipes

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Chicken soup and dumplings is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. The warm, flavorful broth and fluffy dumplings make it a perfect meal for a cold winter day or a soothing remedy for a sore throat. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article will provide you with some tips on how to find the best recipe for chicken soup and dumplings, as well as a few of our favorite recipes. So whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKEN DUMPLING RECIPE



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This creamy soup is filled with fluffy dumplings, tender chicken and an enticing aroma! It will taste like a simmering soup that has cooked all day, BUT we'll take a shortcut or two. This hearty chicken soup has great flavor! It is so good everyone will want seconds!

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Soups and Stews

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken (diced boneless skinless chicken breasts)
2 stalks celery diced
2 large carrots (cleaned and diced)
1 onion diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 sprigs thyme (remove leaves and dice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
just a pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups of chicken broth
1 package refrigerated bake and serve biscuit dough
1/2 teaspoon tumeric

Steps:

  • If you're using rotisserie chicken, pull meat from the bones, remove skin and dice or shred. You'll want about 1 1/2 cups chicken meat.
  • Using a large pot, heat the olive oil & butter over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, celery, red pepper flakes & thyme. Sauté' until the vegetables are soft stirring often - about 5-6 minutes.
  • Increase temperature to medium-high heat and sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Continue to cook for another minute.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock. As the mixture comes to a boil it will thicken. Add in the shredded chicken. Lower the heat to medium low.
  • Test for seasonings. If needed add salt at this time to taste.
  • Open the can of biscuits - remove three biscuits and slice into strips or a small dice. Keeping in mind they will triple in size when they are cooked. Sprinkle them over the top of the soup in one even layer (very important!), do not stack them on top of each other. Cover & simmer for 15-20 minutes until the biscuits are cooked thru.
  • The rest of the biscuits....you guessed it! Cook according to package directions and serve them with your meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1656 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 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

EASY CREAMY CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP



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This is my homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup. It has a slightly creamy base, not quite a cream soup, but not a broth either. The dumplings are not the fluffy kind, but chewy, more like an egg noodle. I use chicken breasts, just a preference, but you could use any type of chicken pieces. It freezes great, but is best to freeze without the dumplings, and make the dumplings when you serve it.

Provided by Megans Mommy

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock
1/3 cup corn
1/3 cup peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 large chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon parsley

Steps:

  • Simmer the carrots, onion and celery in the chicken broth until soft.
  • Add the corn, peas, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and chicken.
  • Add the cream soups and mix well over medium heat until incorporated.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • For the dumplings, mix the egg, milk, and melted butter.
  • Add to the flour and add salt, pepper and parsley.
  • It will make a thick sticky batter.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into the simmering soup.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes,
  • Do not allow soup to boil.
  • Serve in large bowls.

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.

CHICKEN AND DUMPLING SOUP



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 3 1/2-pound whole chicken
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns plus freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 large carrots, 1 cut into large chunks and 2 thinly sliced
3 large celery stalks, 1 cut into large chunks and 2 thinly sliced
2 medium yellow onions, 1 quartered and 1 chopped
2 medium parsnips, 1 cut into large chunks and 1 thinly sliced
6 sprigs fresh dill, 3 left whole and 3 chopped
6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, 3 left whole and 3 chopped, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
A few fresh grinds whole nutmeg
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • For the soup stock: Combine the chicken, peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, thyme, carrot chunks, celery chunks, quartered onion, parsnip chunks, 3 sprigs dill and 3 sprigs parsley in a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches (about 5 quarts). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is very tender, for at least 1 1/2 hours (or up to 2 hours if you have the time. The longer the better!) Add more water, as needed, skimming off scum (there won't be much) and, if desired, some fat.
  • Carefully strain the stock, discarding everything except for the chicken. (You should have 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 quarts of stock.) Set the chicken aside to cool briefly while you put together the rest of the soup. Return the strained stock to the pot and bring it to a simmer. Add the sliced carrot, sliced celery, chopped onion, sliced parsnip, chopped dill, chopped parsley and the salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dumplings: In a small saucepan, bring the butter and 3/4 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour. Let cool for a few minutes so it's not so hot that it will cook the eggs, then whisk in the salt, sugar, nutmeg and the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated into a slightly lumpy thick batter. (It'll take a little work to whisk in the eggs.)
  • Drop heaping teaspoons of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup, then cover and cook until the vegetables are tender and the dumplings are cooked through; begin checking for doneness at 15 minutes.
  • Pull the chicken meat off the bones and chop into bite-sized pieces. Season it with salt, then add it to the soup along with the ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt as needed. This is important: The amount of salt in a chicken soup can mean the difference between unappetizing chicken tea and the elixir of bubble love that it should be. So don't skip this step, and don't rush it, either. Taste your soup, and if it doesn't make you smile reflexively, add more salt, about a 1/2 teaspoon of it, and give it a few good stirs so it can dissolve. Taste and repeat, as needed, until it tastes good.
  • Serve, garnishing with fresh parsley.

SUPER EASY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This could not be easier and it tastes great too!

Provided by ALLIE101

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

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough

Steps:

  • Stir the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and shredded chicken meat together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer. Cut each biscuit into quarters, and gently stir into the simmering soup. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the biscuits are no longer doughy in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1923.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS



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Light but nourishing soup so good for a rainy day!

Provided by marinafood

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

chicken stock, made from 1 stock cube
1 onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small leek, sliced
1/2 swede, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
olive oil,
fresh herbs to serve
1 egg
10 tbsp of plain flour
100 ml water

Steps:

  • Gently fry the onion in olive oil untill translucent
  • Add crushed garlic, followed by vegetables and cook for a five minutes
  • Pour the chicken stock, bring soup to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked
  • Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the dumplings. You will end up with sticky batter.
  • Rinse a teaspoon under cold water. It will help the batter to come off the spoon more easily.Dip a teaspoon of batter into the pot with simmering soup and let it fell off the spoon. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
  • When the dumplings float to the top of the soup, simmer another minute until ready. Check seasoning with salt and pepper and serve sprinkled with herbs.

QUICK CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



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This is the perfect soup for when you're craving chicken and dumplings, but not quite up to the task of making the traditional dish. Store-bought rotisserie chicken and gnocchi live their best lives here, simmered in a comforting broth of chicken stock and heavy cream seasoned with rosemary and thyme. Leeks, carrots and celery are standard, but butternut squash, parsnips, mushrooms, fennel or shallots are worthy additions. Simply sauté your aromatics and vegetables, simmer with some chicken stock and cream, stir in the chicken and gnocchi, and dinner is done in 20 minutes from start to finish.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 9 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium carrots or 8 ounces butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 medium leek, trimmed, white and pale green portion halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 2/3 cup)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 (16-ounce) package fresh or shelf-stable store-bought gnocchi
1/2 small (3-pound) store-bought rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups shredded meat)
Fresh tarragon, parsley or dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium. Add the carrots, leek, celery, garlic, rosemary, thyme and poultry seasoning, if using. Season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the flour, then cook, stirring, 2 minutes. (This cooks the flour to soften its raw flavor.) Gradually stir in the stock and cream, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once the mixture boils, stir in the gnocchi, reduce the heat to medium and cook until gnocchi and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken in the last couple of minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with fresh tarragon and more black pepper, if desired.

DOWN-HOME CHICKEN SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS



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These hearty dumplings give extra body to this classic chicken soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Chicken Soup Base (10 cups broth and 4 cups shredded chicken)
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 ounce baby spinach, roughly chopped (1 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring broth to a simmer over medium-high. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. With a fork, stir in buttermilk and spinach to form a dough.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls on top of simmering broth. Cover and cook until dumplings are cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Gently stir in chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

YUMMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS



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Make and share this Yummy Chicken Soup With Dumplings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DelainaB

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

64 ounces chicken broth
1 -2 lb baby carrots
4 -6 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion
1 whole rotisserie chicken
2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits
seasoning (I use salt, pepper, sage, and garlic)

Steps:

  • Pick up a Rotisserie Chicken from your local market.
  • Bring Chicken Broth to Biol.
  • Add your veggies and boil till tender.
  • Keep it boiling and drop in bits of biscuit. I just squish the biscuit and tear off little - medium pieces. Just remember they're going to expand -- if you put in big pieces of biscuit you end up with HUGE dumplings
  • When you're done dropping in the biscuits let that all boil together while you remove the meat from the chicken. Get as much as possible -- and chunk it up a little.
  • Reduce heat Drop the meat in and let all cook together for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes I stir it around and search for chunks of meat I too large to fit on a spoon and cut them down smaller.
  • Voila Chicken and Dumplings that no one will know didn't cook all day.
  • ~ Now if you want a creamier chicken and dumplings you can add a bit of milk/cream and flour mixed together and pour in after the dumplings.

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Skimp on the Veggies: Veggies add flavor, nutrients, and texture to your soup. Don't be afraid to add a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Use a Variety of Herbs and Spices: Herbs and spices add depth of flavor to your soup. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorites.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and chewy. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the Dumplings Ahead of Time: Dumplings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer. This will save you time when you're ready to make the soup.
  • Serve the Soup Hot: Chicken soup is best served hot, so make sure to reheat it thoroughly before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, chicken soup is a great option for a quick and easy meal. Whether you're feeling under the weather or just want a warm and satisfying meal, chicken soup is the perfect choice. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this classic chicken soup recipe a try.

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