Soup
50 Comfort Foods Under 500 Calories
Thyme Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken & Dumpling Soup is an easy, comforting soup that works for lunch, dinner, or make-ahead meals. Adjust the broth at the end to make it thicker or more brothy.
Print RecipeSave
Prep Time20
Cook Time30
Total Time50
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- For dumplings: 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pot; add chicken broth, milk, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, make dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through.
- Stir in peas and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove bay leaf and serve.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Keep the lid on while dumplings cook to retain steam for fluffy results. | For a thicker broth, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch into the milk before adding. | Serve with a crisp side salad.
Equipment You'll Need
Dutch oven
Mixing bowl
Spoon