One of my favorite snow day activities is cooking big pots of nice hot and hearty soup. Today we are having steamy bowls of one of our favorites, Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup.
We are on snow day 1,000 in Wisconsin (actually like 5, but it feels like 1,000). I am happy that school is cancelled due to snow versus the ice we previously had because my kiddos can play outside, but I think we are all getting a little stir crazy around here.
Homemade chicken dumpling soup is one of those soups that I know will put instant smiles on my husband and boys faces when they hear it is for dinner. I use the chicken bones to make the stock nice and rich, and a little thyme as well. I find that simmering the bones to make stock is the game changer for soups. The downside is, as with many things, the time, but this recipe can be ready in about an hour and the broth is delicious! My kiddos also love soup nights because soup nights equal crackers... I think my boys like 50% soup and 50% crackers in their bowls. I like to keep this recipe pretty simple- flavorful broth, tender chicken, simple veggies, and light dumplings. I made my dumplings with whole milk and flour. I know some recipes call for an egg and I have made them this was as well. However, I find that they are denser and not as light as this version.
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I need a meal like this after last week. Last week our family, my sister, nephew, and mom took a trip to Disney. We had a blast, but it is certainly something that makes you tired! I really enjoy Disney and, if you follow my Instagram, you know that I documented most of our snacks and meals in the stories. If you are interested hop over and take a peek! I think my favorite snack was the Peter Pan Float- lime sorbet, sprite, and a red chocolate feather. My sister and I are already plotting our next vacation. If you are a Disney traveler- what is your favorite resort?
My sister and nephew are coming to play in the snow tonight. I have this simmering away and a slow cooker filled with pea, ham and potato soup. I will share that recipe with you too, and you can add it to your next snow day menu. What are your other favorite soups? Do you have a cold weather go to?
More delicious soup recipes:
Instant Pot Lentil and Sausage Soup
Loaded Beer Cheese Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Beefy Taco Noodle Soup
Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 cups water
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 white onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- In a soup kettle, place chicken breasts at the bottom of the pot. Add the water and chicken broth. Simmer till chicken is tender and about to fall off the bone (30-40 minutes). Carefully remove chicken from pot. Remove chicken from bones and discard bones and any skin from the chicken. Return chicken to the kettle.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, thyme, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Allow the soup to simmer until the veggies are tender.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, egg, milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper till smooth. While soup lightly simmers (if soup is not hot enough it will be difficult for the dumplings to hold together and cook), add ½ tablespoon sized scoops evenly into the soup. The dumplings will rise as the cook. Be sure that you do not cluster the dumplings into one spot in the kettle. Season with more salt ad pepper, if desired, and serve.
Pavani
What a hearty and comforting soup for the snow day. Looks absolutely delicious. I like a big bowl of chili with lots of topping for chilly weather 🙂
Disney trips are always so much fun and so tiring.
Jenni LeBaron
I haven't had dumpling soup in years, but I love it! I totally want to whip up a batch of this tasty soup before winter is over!
April
That is go great - I love cooking when it is snowing! Especially if it is closer to the end of the day when you can look out of the window and the snow is not too bright! Delicious soup that would be perfect for stay-at-home-when-snowing type of cooking!
Mahy Elamin
I love making this soup. My kids ask me to make it for them. Thats just music to my ears. Thank you for the great recipe.
Amanda
This was so good! We are from WI but live overseas now, where it is winter in July. I made this today and we all loved it, even my celery hating kid finished two bowls. I had to add some flour to the dumpling mixture to get the dumplings to drop properly, but easy enough to do. Tasted like home. Thank you!
Ashley Lecker
I am so happy you loved it!
Jyothi (Jo)
I love chicken dumpling soup and I can't believe it's been so long since I made chicken dumpling soup at home. I'm making it this weekend. Love a big bowl of soup and a book in my other hand. Thanks for the recipe, I got reminded of my favorite soup
Byron Thomas
This soup is so flavourful and reminds me so much of the soup my mom would make for us kids when we weren't feeling the best. I love the shredded pieces of chicken much rather than a diced chicken - it just soaks up the broth so much better. Great recipe, thank you for sharing!
Ashley Judd
This was awesome! It’s about 30 degrees or maybe even colder right now so this meal was perfect to make for my husband who has been out in the cold. He had 2 bowls, he couldn’t help himself, lol.
Thanks for yet again another delicious recipe!
Mahy
I can imagine how delicious and flavorful this soup is! Can't wait to make it some time soon - the instructions seem really easy to follow.
Jeannette (Jay Joy)
chicken in dumplings is my go-to meal when I visit my best friend in December during wintertime. She makes the best and I think I am going to give it a try this year with this recipe!
Riya Patel
Wow, that looks so good! Just like is should, colorful, soupy and comforting! YUM!
Melisaa
I am planning to make this during the week! Do you put in the biscuit cooked or uncooked to the chicken and dumplings soup?
Thanks!