A comforting and hearty chicken noodle soup featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, egg noodles, and fluffy dumplings cooked right in the broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a warm, satisfying meal.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces egg noodles
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in shredded cooked chicken, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, prepare the dumpling batter by whisking together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate small bowl, combine milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; batter should be thick but spoonable.
Add egg noodles to the simmering soup and cook for 5 minutes.
Drop spoonfuls (about 1 tablespoon each) of the dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering soup. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Remove the lid and stir the soup gently to distribute dumplings.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting chicken noodle soup with fluffy dumplings.