Description
This cozy classic is like a warm hug in a bowl—tender chicken, rich broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings. Whether it’s a chilly evening or you just need some comfort food magic, this dish delivers hearty, homemade goodness with every spoonful.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
12 tbsp butter
2 cups diced yellow onion
2 cups matchstick carrots
2 cups diced celery
8 cloves garlic, minced
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk (or substitute with 3 cups half and half)
2 quarts (64 oz) chicken stock
8 cups shredded cooked chicken (or use raw and simmer until cooked)
2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried thyme) – optional
4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Salt, to taste
For the Dumplings:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp + 2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried thyme) – optional
1½ cups whole milk
8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, melted
Instructions
Sauté the base: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 mins until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more min.
Thicken: Stir in flour to coat veggies, cooking for 2 mins to remove raw taste.
Make it creamy: Slowly add evaporated milk (or half and half) and chicken stock while stirring. Bring to a simmer.
Add chicken: Stir in shredded chicken, thyme (if using), black pepper, and salt. Simmer 10–15 mins.
Make dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, pepper, salt, and thyme. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering soup. Cover and simmer on low for 15–20 mins without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through.
Serve hot: Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm, comforting goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 490 / serving
- Sugar: 5g / serving
- Fat: 26g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g / serving
- Fiber: 2g / serving
- Protein: 30g / serving