This dish is not just a meal; it's a hug in a bowl, especially on chilly evenings when the world outside feels a bit too cold. With its tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich broth, this homemade chicken soup is a true embodiment of comfort food recipes that bring families together.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup milk
Dumpling Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup milk
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the chicken breasts, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the frozen peas and milk, then bring the soup back to a gentle simmer.
Meanwhile, prepare the dumpling dough. In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined.
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup. Cover the pot and let cook for 15 minutes, without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
