Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKilkenny's Irish PubHearty Chicken And Dumpling Soup Recipe

Hearty Chicken And Dumpling Soup Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

The ultimate comfort soup. House-made chicken stock loaded with carrots, onions, leeks, celery and big chunks of chicken with made-from-scratch dumplings.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large pot, add the chicken thighs along with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken, let it cool, then shred it into pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add a splash of oil and heat over medium heat. Add the diced onions, leeks, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Herbs

    Stir in the minced garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and add the shredded chicken back into the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.

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