Comforting Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe | Dairy-Free & Delicious
Are you looking for a comforting and delicious recipe that is free of dairy? Perhaps something to help soothe the symptoms when you are feeling under the weather? If so, then this Chicken and Dumpling Soup recipe is just what you need! This wholesome dish has all the comfort food elements, velvety chicken broth, shredded chicken, aromatic herbs, and fluffy dumplings, with minimal effort in preparation. Not only does it taste amazing, but it also fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma that's sure to bring solace anytime. Rich yet dairy-free, it's an ideal meal for days when you are unwell or want some cozy nourishment. Once you take in all the aromas and flavors within every spoonful, I'm sure this recipe will soon become a staple in your home.
Traditional chicken and dumpling soup have been a beloved comfort food for generations. It's about more than just the delicious combination of protein, vegetables, and carbs; it also evokes fond memories of carefree days spent in the kitchen with family. Preparing this timeless classic requires patience and attention to detail, but thankfully you have so many recipes now, like this one, that it’s easy to find the perfect ingredients for your desired flavor. With a bit of time and effort, you can enjoy a warm bowl of nostalgia that will undoubtedly keep you coming back for more! The beauty of this dish is that it has a bit of something for everyone, and its possibilities are literally endless. Enjoy making this tasty version of this classic soup by trying out my recipe. You won't regret it!
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The dumplings help transform the soup and take it from translucent to perfectly creamy without the need for dairy.
This is a classic and comforting soup that will rival your grandmother’s and is full of traditional flavors.
This soup is a go-to in my home for cold, wintery days and days when we feel under the weather.
Comforting Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe | Dairy-Free & Delicious
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, turmeric, ginger, salt, and pepper into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and sauté the vegetables on medium heat until they sizzle.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the sprigs of thyme and rosemary (with the stalks on, you will fish them out at the end), and put the lid on the pot to soften for 20 minutes.
- Add in all of the chicken broth and bring the pot to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to a gentle simmer and add in the swiss chard as well as all of the shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Place the lid back on and begin making your dumpling batter.
- Add all of the ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
- Bring the soup back to a rolling boil and leave it boiling while you add in the dumplings
- Use a cookie scoop or a kitchen spoon to dollop the dumplings into the boiling soup. They will sink and then float to the top, but do not stir the soup until they have cooked through.
- If using a cookie scoop you will get 23 dumplings out of the batter, but there is no need to count unless you want to!
- Place the lid back on the pot and leave it at a rolling boil for 20 minutes, stirring every five minutes to ensure that the soup doesn’t burn on the bottom of the pot
- After 20 minutes the soup will appear thicker and creamy, and the dumplings will be cooked through. You can fish the thyme and rosemary stems out at this stage, or later as you serve up the soup.
- Turn the heat off and you are now ready to eat your delicious soup. Enjoy!
Notes
Sourdough Starters: You can swap the Swiss Chard for other greens, such as spinach.
Dumplings: The dumpling batter is listed in grams, as whenever I am developing a baking/batter recipe I prefer to use precise measurments each time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
437.16Fat
17.5 gSat. Fat
3.34 gCarbs
41.8 gFiber
3.74 gNet carbs
38.07 gSugar
4.47 gProtein
30.24 gSodium
1095.11 mgCholesterol
72 mgPlease note that the nutritional information on this website is calculated using online tools and may need to be more accurate. Use it as a rough guide only. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by relying solely on this data. You are responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information you use is accurate and useful. For more information, click here.
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