Description
A classic comfort food dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for warm family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- Herbs (e.g., thyme, parsley) to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onions, sliced carrots, and sliced celery until they soften and become fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken and chicken broth to the pot. Bring this mixture to a simmer, allowing flavors to meld.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter, followed by the egg to form a thick batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the simmering pot, ensuring they are spaced out.
- Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes, until they puff up and are cooked through.
- Season the soup with your choice of herbs to taste before serving hot.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider simmering the broth longer before adding dumplings. Adjust the thickness of the dumpling batter to your preference.
