WW Chicken and Dumpling Soup

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The WW Chicken and Dumpling Soup is a tasty meal and has 275 kcal per serving. Prepare this meal in just 55 minutes per serving. Serve it at lunches, holidays, events, feasts, celebrations, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains olive oil, chicken breast, yellow onion, carrots, celery, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, dried thyme, black pepper, dried parsley, salt, frozen peas, cornstarch, cold water, all-purpose flour, baking powder, light plain Greek yogurt, garlic powder, skim milk, and olive oil. We may pair this dish with crusty French bread, roasted broccoli, whole grain biscuits, spinach salad, green beans, cucumber salad, garlic breadsticks, chicken wrap, chopped chives, lemon wedges, or a turkey sandwich. Keep this WW Chicken and Dumpling Soup for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 1½ cups
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Calories: 275 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Cookie scoop
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Ladle
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE SOUP:

  • Two tsp olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless diced chicken breast
  • Two medium sliced carrots
  • 1 medium diced yellow onion
  • Two stalks sliced celery
  • 3  minced garlic cloves
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Half tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • One cup frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp cold water

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:

  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • Half tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp light plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup skim milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • One tsp olive oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST:

  • We use it to keep the recipe low in fat. It becomes tender after simmering in the broth and absorbs the flavors as well. You may use boneless chicken thighs as per your preference.

FROZEN PEAS:

  • They give sweet taste and soft texture to the recipe. Frozen peas make the recipe easier to prepare. You may use frozen corn as an alternative.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • This flour gives main structure to the dumplings and mix well with the liquid ingredients. It makes the soft dough that gets fluffy when we cook. You may use white whole-wheat flour as a substitute.

GREEK YOGURT:

  • It gives moisture and keep the dumplings tender. Greek yogurt includes extra protein and make the recipe lighter. You may use light sour cream as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, heat the olive oil in the pot and cook chicken for 5 minutes.
  2. Then cook onion, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes then add broth, salt, parsley, and pepper.
  3. Boil the ingredients gently and simmer it for 15 minutes.
  4. Mix cornstarch with cold water in the bowl then include it in the soup.
  5. Cook the soup for 3 minutes then add frozen peas in it.
  6. Mix flour, milk, baking powder, Greek yogurt, salt, olive oil, and garlic powder in the bowl.
  7. Now drop small spoons of batter in the simmering soup and cover the pot to cook the recipe for 15 minutes.
  8. Lastly, serve the soup when the dumplings are cooked.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Spinach Salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Greek Salad

BREADS:

  • Whole Wheat Rolls
  • Garlic Bread
  • Cornbread
  • Whole Grain Biscuits
  • Toasted Sourdough

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Carrots
  • Sautéed Spinach
  • Steamed Asparagus

POTATO:

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Potatoes
  • Baked Potato Wedges
  • Herb Potatoes
  • Air-Fryer Potatoes

SIDES:

  • Turkey Sandwich
  • Grilled Cheese
  • Chicken Wrap
  • Veggie Wrap
  • Tuna Sandwich

TIPS:

  • Cook the chicken till it gets brown then add broth to make the soup extra delicious.
  • Keep the lid close after including dumplings to cook them properly.
  • Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as per your preference then serve the soup.
  • Mix the ingredients gently so the dumplings do no get tough.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

Keep the dish for 4 days in the box.

FREEZER:

Freeze the soup for 90 days in the vessel.

FAQs:

Can I include fresh herbs to the dumplings?

Yes, you may add parsley, chives, thyme, or dill as per your choice.

Is whole-wheat flour a good choice for this recipe?

Yes, add it if you want a denser texture and nuttier taste in the dumplings.

Can I include cream in this soup?

Yes, you may add cream but the calories and points will increase slightly.

How can I keep the chicken from getting dry?

You may cut the chicken evenly and avoid overcooking so it does not get dry.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 20 grams

Iron: 2.0 mg

Total Carbs: 23 grams

Vitamin A: 4,850 IU

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 115 mg

Protein: 28 grams

Calories: 275 kcal

Sodium: 560 milligrams

Potassium: 670 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 5 Points