CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS SOUP

• portioner: 6 servings
• aktiv tid: 15 minutes
• total tid: 45 minutes

Ingredienser

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

2-3 carrots, chopped

3 celery stalks, sliced

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

8 cups chicken broth

2 pounds cooked chicken, shredded

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon dried parsley

To Thicken Soup:

3 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons water

Dumplings:

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cold butter

3/4 cup milk

Vejledning

Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Prepare Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Grate cold butter into the flour mixture and stir to coat. Add milk and stir until a dough forms.

Add Dumplings to Soup: Drop 1-inch pieces of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.

Thicken Soup: Mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour into the soup, stirring until thickened.

Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy warm.