Quick Chicken Soup With Buttermilk Dumplings Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Soup With Buttermilk Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 7 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3oz each) or 7 small chicken breasts (about 3oz each); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced; 3 cups home-made chicken broth or 3 cups low sodium organic chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; sea salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 10 1/4 ounces refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 large biscuits); all-purpose flour, for dusting biscuits; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste, not that bottled stuff); 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (we used the chives) or 1/4 cup fresh parsley (we used the chives)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
7 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3oz each) or 7 small chicken breasts (about 3oz each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
3 cups home-made chicken broth or 3 cups low sodium organic chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 1/4 ounces refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 large biscuits)
all-purpose flour, for dusting biscuits
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste, not that bottled stuff)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (we used the chives) or 1/4 cup fresh parsley (we used the chives)

1
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
3
(Chicken may not completely cook through but will finish cooking when returned to broth.).
4
Transfer chicken to cutting board; cut into bite size pieces; set aside. (Keep warm).
5
Melt butter in pot over medium heat.
6
Add onion, celery, and carrot and saute for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in broth,, thyme, sea salt, & pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered 5 minutes.
9
Whisk together cream and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in simmering broth.
10
Cut each biscuit into quarters and dredge pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
11
Add biscuits to broth and cook partially covered or until biscuits are firm to the touch. (Biscuits will continue to cook.).
12
Add chicken, lemon juice and chives to broth, simmer until chicken is heated throguh.
13
Season with additional sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 7 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3oz each) or 7 small chicken breasts (about 3oz each), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Soup With Buttermilk Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quick Chicken Soup With Buttermilk Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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