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Cozy Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings Soup

Cozy Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings Soup
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Cozy Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings Soup is a warm and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It combines tender chicken, velvety pumpkin puree, and light, fluffy dumplings in a rich savory broth, enhanced with onions, garlic, fresh herbs, and subtle seasonings. This recipe is easy to make, nutritious, and adaptable for various dietary needs, providing a soul-nourishing meal that fills both kitchen and heart with cozy flavors.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken breasts or thighs – 1 lb (about 450 g)
  • Fresh pumpkin puree – 1 cup (about 240 ml)
  • Chicken broth – 4 cups (960 ml)
  • Onions, diced – 1 medium
  • Garlic cloves, minced – 2
  • Fresh thyme – 1 tsp, chopped
  • Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
  • Salt – 1 tsp (plus to taste)
  • Black pepper – ½ tsp (plus to taste)
  • Nutmeg – a pinch

Dumplings

  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup (120 g) (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp (optional)
  • Milk – ½ cup (120 ml)
  • Melted butter – 2 tbsp (30 g)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Broth: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Lightly sauté the chicken pieces in a pot until golden on the outside. Add diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, allowing the flavors to develop into a rich, savory base.
  2. Incorporate Pumpkin Puree: Stir the fresh pumpkin puree into the simmering broth carefully, mixing well to create a smooth, velvety consistency that enhances the soup with natural sweetness and creaminess.
  3. Make the Dumpling Dough: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder if using. Add the milk and melted butter, mixing gently until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky, ensuring light, fluffy dumplings.
  4. Add Dumplings to the Soup: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering soup one at a time. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for 10-12 minutes, until they puff up and are tender. Avoid vigorous boiling to keep dumplings intact.
  5. Finish with Fresh Herbs and Seasoning: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and thyme over the soup. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, stir gently, and your Cozy Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings Soup is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use homemade chicken broth for a richer flavor.
  • Mix dumpling dough just enough to keep them tender and light; avoid overmixing.
  • Simmer soup gently after adding dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Add dumplings last after all other soup components are cooked.
  • Adjust pumpkin puree quantity to make soup richer or lighter according to preference.

Nutrition

Keywords: chicken soup, pumpkin soup, dumplings, comfort food, cozy soup, gluten-free option, fall recipe, easy soup, healthy soup

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