Chicken Dumpling Soup - Savoryslurper

Ingredients

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

2eggs

4 ¾ cups chicken broth, divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried tarragon

¼ cup butter

2 cups chopped onion

1 ½ cups thinly sliced celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 quarts chicken broth

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 ½ cups chopped carrots

3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

Directions

Step 1

In a blender or food processor, combine 3 cups cooked chicken, eggs, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 cup flour, parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper and tarragon.Process until smooth.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups chicken broth to a boil.Drop dumpling mixture by rounded spoonfuls into boiling broth.Simmer, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes, until well formed and slightly browned.Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.Reserve dumpling cooking liquid.

Step 3

In a large pot melt butter over medium heat.Cook onion, celery and garlic in butter until onion is translucent.Stir in 1/2 cup flour until fully incorporated.Pour in 2 quarts chicken broth, stirring constantly.Bring to a boil.Introduce 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and carrots.Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in dumplings, reserved liquid and 3 cups cooked chicken.Simmer 15 minutes more before serving.

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