Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup pairs a tomato-rich broth with tender cubes of chicken and hearty masa-based dumplings seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and parsley. The dumplings add a lightly corn-forward flavor and satisfying bite, making the soup warming and robust. Serve it on a cool evening when you’re craving something comforting with a hint of Southwest spice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a pot and add 8 cups of water, or enough to cover; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 2
Pour the cooking liquid and additional water (enough so the total liquid is 10 cups) into a 6-quart Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato paste, onion, bouillon cubes, chili powder, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent and the liquid is nearly boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes. Grind enough of the chicken in a food processor to make 3 cups. Set aside the ground chicken, and add the remaining chicken cubes to the soup.
- 4
Prepare the dumplings: Ladle out a small amount of soup and let it cool for a few minutes. In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, masa, all-purpose flour, parsley, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add a small amount of the cooled soup at a time and mix by hand to form a soft dough. (You can also mix this in a food processor.)
- 5
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot soup. Cook, uncovered, until the dumplings are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. They will be somewhat dense and will not puff up much like traditional dumplings.
- Calories 378.18 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 32.63 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 58.05 g 21%
- Total Fat 2.78 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.31 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1085.36 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 12.9 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 24.15 g --
- Added Sugars 16.57 g High 33%
- Calcium 67.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.31 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 731.58 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 53.49 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 15.49 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 378.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup?
- It is a Tex-Mex soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 378.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup healthy?
- Chicken and Tamale Dumpling Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 378.18 calories and 32.63 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1085.36 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.57 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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