Soy-Free Comforting Dumpling Soup
Warm your soul with this delightful **Soy-Free Comforting Dumpling Soup**, a hearty and wholesome recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings simmered to perfection in a rich, fragrant chicken broth. Made entirely soy-free, this comforting soup is perfect for those with soy allergies or sensitivities, while still packing all the classic flavors you crave. The simple dumpling dough, enriched with milk and butter, transforms into light pillows of goodness as they cook directly in the broth. Enhanced with fresh herbs like parsley and optional thyme, this cozy dish is ideal for chilly evenings or when you need a bowl of pure comfort. Quick to prepare and serving up to six, it's a family-friendly recipe that you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Chicken broth
- 1 pound Chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken breast, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to the pot.
3. Simmer the mixture gently for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
6. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a sticky dough forms.
7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to incorporate.
8. Using a spoon, drop small spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the gently simmering soup.
9. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.
10. Stir in the chopped parsley and fresh thyme, if using, just before serving.
11. Adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste if necessary.
12. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this soy-free dumpling soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.2 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 11098 mg | 483% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.1 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 203.8 g | 408% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 4301 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
