Million Dollar Soup with Dumplings
80% authentic · American
A hearty variation of Million Dollar Soup, featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy broth, topped with fluffy, homemade drop dumplings.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast1 lb
- Butter4 tbsp
- Onion, chopped1 cup
- Carrots, diced1 cup
- Celery, diced1 cup
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- Chicken broth6 cups
- Heavy cream1 cup
- Green peas, frozen1 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- All-purpose flour (for dumplings)1 cup
- Baking powder (for dumplings)1.5 tsp
- Salt (for dumplings)1/2 tsp
- Milk (for dumplings)1/2 cup
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Prepare the soup base as per the Classic Million Dollar Soup recipe (Steps 1-4).
- 2
While the soup base simmers, prepare the dumpling batter: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir in 1/2 cup milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 3
Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the simmering soup base. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the surface of the simmering soup. Cover the pot and cook for 12-15 minutes, without lifting the lid, until dumplings are cooked through.
- 5
Gently stir in the heavy cream. Heat through without boiling. Season the soup and dumplings with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls and garnish with fresh dill.
