This Trader Joe’s Chicken Dumpling Soup is a comforting and easy recipe, which is made with shredded chicken and buttery dumplings. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, ready in about 40 minutes.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Chicken Dumpling Soup Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2-3 chopped carrots
- 3 celery, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
To Thicken Soup:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
For the Dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, cold
- 3/4 cup milk
How To Make Trader Joe’s Chicken Dumpling Soup
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large 8-quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the soup base: Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken. Season with salt, pepper, bay leaves, and parsley. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn down the heat and allow it to simmer.
- Prepare the dumpling dough: While the soup simmers, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate the cold butter into the flour mixture and stir to coat.
- Form the dumplings: Pour in the milk and stir until a soft dough ball forms. Pull off one-inch pieces of the dough and drop them into the simmering soup.
- Cook the dumplings: Cover the pot with a lid and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and are floating at the top.
- Thicken and serve: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the soup and stir continually until the soup has thickened. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- How to get fluffy dumplings? The key is to use very cold butter and not to overmix the dough. Mix only until a soft ball forms. Overworking the dough can make the dumplings tough instead of light and fluffy.
- Can I use a shortcut for the chicken? Absolutely. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken is a fantastic time-saver. Simply shred the meat and add it to the soup as directed.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This soup is best enjoyed fresh, as the dumplings can become mushy in leftovers. You can make the soup base (without the dumplings) up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Simply bring it to a simmer and add the freshly made dumplings when you’re ready to eat.
- How do I know the dumplings are cooked? The dumplings will puff up and float to the surface of the soup when they are cooked through. You can test one by cutting it in half; it should be cooked and fluffy all the way through, with no raw dough in the center.
What To Serve With Chicken Dumpling Soup
This hearty soup is a complete meal in a bowl, but it’s also delicious with:
- A slice of warm, crusty bread with butter
- A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette
- Oyster crackers or saltines
How To Store Chicken Dumpling Soup
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dumplings will continue to absorb the broth, so the soup will be much thicker the next day. Reheat gently on the stove.
Chicken Dumpling Soup Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 357kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 29g
- Fat: 14g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
This can happen if the soup is boiling too rapidly instead of simmering gently. A vigorous boil can break up the delicate dumplings. It can also happen if they are stirred too much while cooking.
Yes. To make the dumplings gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a good quality 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend that contains xanthan gum.
Yes. If you don’t have dried parsley, you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme or a poultry seasoning blend for a different, but equally delicious, flavor profile.
Try More Recipes:
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Recipe
- Trader Joe’s Miso Soup Recipe
- Trader Joe’s French Onion Soup Recipe
Trader Joe’s Chicken Dumpling Soup Recipe
Course: SoupsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes30
minutes357
kcalA warm, comforting, one-pot soup loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and delicious, buttery homemade dumplings.
Ingredients
Soup: 4 tbsp butter, ½ cup chopped onion, 2-3 chopped carrots, 3 sliced celery, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 8 cups chicken broth, 2 lbs shredded chicken, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp dried parsley
Thickener: 3 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp water
Dumplings: 1 ½ cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 3 tbsp cold butter, ¾ cup milk
Directions
- In a large pot, melt butter and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and parsley. Bring to a simmer.
- Dumplings: In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Grate in the cold butter. Stir in the milk to form a soft dough.
- Drop one-inch pieces of the dough into the simmering soup.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Whisk the cornstarch and water together, then stir it into the soup to thicken.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken makes this recipe incredibly fast and easy.
- For the fluffiest dumplings, use very cold butter and do not overmix the dough.
- The soup tastes even better the next day, making it great for leftovers.
- This is a fantastic one-pot meal, which makes for very easy cleanup.
