Chicken and Sourdough Dumplings
A comforting blend of hearty chicken soup and fluffy sourdough dumplings, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 3.5 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sage
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme
For the Dumplings
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the carrots.
Cooking the Soup
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and let it cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the sliced carrots and chicken breast to the pot, cooking them until the chicken is slightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken bone broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, dried parsley, sage, and thyme.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
Assembling the Soup
- Remove the chicken breast from the pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the soup.
- Add milk to enhance the broth's creaminess, keeping on low heat.
Making the Dumplings
- In a separate bowl, combine sourdough discard, flour, baking powder, milk, and salt to form a soft dough.
- If too sticky, add a bit more flour until the desired consistency is reached.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering soup, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
- Let them simmer uncovered for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and fluffy.
Serving
- Ladle the steaming soup into bowls and garnish with additional dried parsley or fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
Use high-quality chicken bone broth for better flavor. Ensure your dumpling dough isn't too dry for soft, fluffy dumplings. Variation options include adding peas, corn, or using turkey instead of chicken.