Name: Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings); 2 teaspoons baking powder (for dumplings); 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings); 3/4 cup milk (for dumplings); 2 tablespoons melted butter (for dumplings)

Description

A warm and comforting creamy chicken and dumplings soup made with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
2 teaspoons baking powder (for dumplings)
1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
3/4 cup milk (for dumplings)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for dumplings)

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
Add shredded chicken, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low.
In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined to form a soft dough.
Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dumpling dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Check dumplings for doneness. If needed, cook a few more minutes uncovered.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Do not overmix dumpling dough to keep it light and fluffy.
For a thicker soup, add more flour to the roux or simmer uncovered longer.
Can substitute milk for cream for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 85mg