A well rounded chicken soup with delicious chicken and herb dumplings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
- 2 eggs
- 4 ¾ cups chicken broth, divided
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 quarts chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups chopped carrots
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Stir in dumplings, reserved liquid and 3 cups cooked chicken. Simmer 15 minutes more before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 189 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
Cholesterol70mg | 23% |
Sodium587mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 17% |
Calcium28mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium211mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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