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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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A soul-soothing, creamy chicken and dumpling soup made easy in the crockpot, featuring tender chicken, soft dumplings, and a velvety broth perfect for cozy comfort meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, small-curd and well drained
  • ½ cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅓ cup milk (same as above)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice carrots, celery, and onion into small, even pieces. Mince garlic finely. Cut chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Add chicken, chopped veggies, minced garlic, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Sprinkle in dried thyme, parsley, salt (about 1 teaspoon), pepper (½ teaspoon), and optional nutmeg.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender and veggies are soft. Stir gently halfway through.
  4. While soup cooks, blend cottage cheese and milk in a bowl until smooth using a blender or whisk.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until dough forms; do not overmix.
  6. Stir the cottage cheese mixture into the soup. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly on top of the soup. Cover and cook on High for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add a pat of butter for extra silkiness if desired. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

If dumplings are doughy after 40 minutes, cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings cook to keep steam trapped. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with coconut yogurt and use plant-based milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend and ensure broth is gluten-free. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated; freeze soup without dumplings for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: chicken soup, crockpot, dumplings, creamy soup, comfort food, slow cooker, easy dinner, cozy meal

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