Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup features tender chicken and soft parsley-tarragon dumplings in a rich, golden broth. Each spoonful balances aromatic onions, celery, and carrots with buttery notes and gentle herbs, creating a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a blender or food processor, add 3 cups cooked chicken, eggs, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 cup flour, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and tarragon. Blend until smooth.
- 2
In a large pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil. Drop the dumpling mixture by rounded spoonfuls into the boiling broth. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 8 minutes, until well formed and slightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Save the dumpling cooking liquid.
- 3
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic in the butter until the onion is translucent. Stir in 1/2 cup flour until fully combined. Gradually pour in 2 quarts chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the carrots. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the dumplings, the reserved liquid, and 3 cups cooked chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes more before serving.
- Calories 154.19 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 12.94 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 12.08 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.54 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.84 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.01 mg High 26%
- Sodium 487.74 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 1.71 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 250.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 24.86 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 154.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 154.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup healthy?
- Hearty Chicken and Dumpling Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 154.19 calories and 12.94 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.74 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.84 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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