Chicken & Vegetable Soup with Dumplings - Beecher's Handmade Cheese

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Give your next bowl of Chicken & Vegetable Soup a cozy upgrade with these quick and satisfying herbed dumplings. Fluffy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, they turn a light soup into a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meal. Each bite delivers a comforting combination of savory broth, tender vegetables, and soft, pillowy dumplings infused with fragrant herbs—perfect for chilly nights or anytime you’re craving a little comfort.

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Cooking and Serving Tips

For a final flourish, top each bowl with a few twists of freshly ground black pepper and a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley leaves. These simple garnishes add both vibrant color and a bright, fresh note that perfectly balances the richness of the broth and dumplings.

Accommodating a gluten-free diet is simple: just substitute your favorite 1-to-1 gluten-free all-purpose flour in the dumpling recipe. Our Chicken & Vegetable Soup is already gluten-free straight from the package, making it easy to serve up a comforting, inclusive dish that everyone at the table can enjoy.

Recipe

Instructions

In a medium pot, combine two packages of Beecher’s Chicken & Vegetable Soup with 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

While the soup warms, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

Add the buttermilk, melted butter, and chopped herbs to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently stir until the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the dumplings light and tender.

Once the soup is simmering, drop tablespoon-sized portions (about the size of a quarter) of dumpling batter into the pot, spacing them evenly across the surface.

Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the dumplings steam gently for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through.

Remove from heat. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, a few twists of freshly cracked pepper, and a handful of parsley leaves.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

2-4

Ingredients

2 packages Beecher’s Chicken & Vegetable Soup (16oz deli or 20oz frozen), thawed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)