Chicken Dumpling Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
• 2 eggs
• 4 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• in a blender or food processor, combine 3 cups cooked chicken, eggs, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 cup flour, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and tarragon. process until smooth.
• in a large pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil. drop dumpling mixture by rounded spoonfuls into boiling broth. simmer, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes, until well formed and slightly browned. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. reserve dumpling cooking liquid.
• in a large pot melt butter over medium heat. cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until onion is translucent. stir in 1/2 cup flour until fully incorporated. pour in 2 quarts chicken broth, stirring constantly. bring to a boil. introduce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and carrots. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in dumplings, reserved liquid and 3 cups cooked chicken. simmer 15 minutes more before serving.