Comforting Chicken and Dumplings Soup

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Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
3. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering soup. Cover and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through.
4. Remove the bay leaf and serve the comforting chicken and dumplings soup hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Warm and hearty, this comforting chicken and dumplings soup is the perfect dish for a cozy evening. Loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, it’s a soul-soothing bowl of goodness.

Nutrition Information: Calories: 320, Fat: 9g, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 24g

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