Grandma’s Old World German Chicken Soup & Dumplings

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Grandma's Old World German Chicken Soup & Dumplings Recipe
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Prep

1 hour and 15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour and 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs chicken
2 quarts water
10 hard rolls ( Kaiser rolls )
1 -2 cup warm milk
1/2 cup Canadian bacon , diced ( optional )
1 tablespoon butter , softened
1 small onion , diced ( optional )
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
3 eggs
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
500
Sugar
10g
Fat
15g
Grandma's Old World German Chicken Soup & Dumplings is a classic recipe that's been passed down in families for generations. This is the kind of soup that is perfect for a cold winter day, it's hearty and satisfying. This soup is made with homemade dumplings that are soft and light. The texture of the dumplings goes perfectly well with the flavorful chicken broth. This soup is not only comforting but also nutritious because it contains the goodness of chicken and fresh veggies.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, place the chicken and add water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for an hour.
2.Take out the chicken and let it cool. Strain the broth and reserve it.
3.Shred the chicken and mix it with 1-2 cups of warm milk.
4.In a food processor, process the hard rolls until fine.
5.In a mixing bowl, combine processed rolls with Canadian bacon, butter, parsley flakes, eggs, salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of reserved broth and mix until a soft dough is formed.
6.Bring the remaining broth to a boil.
7.Use a teaspoon to drop the dough into the boiling broth one at a time. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until dumplings become firm.
8.Add the chicken and milk mixture and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

PROS

This soup is homey, comforting, and filling.
Perfect to keep you warm on a chilly day.
The chicken provides a good source of protein and the dumplings are light and fluffy.

CONS

This soup is not ideal for people on a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet.
It requires some prep work and a little patience to cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken soup is well-known for its immune-boosting properties. Studies have shown that chicken soup may help relieve cold and flu symptoms. Homemade soup is particularly beneficial because it contains fresh ingredients and fewer preservatives.

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