Fluffy Drop Dumplings for Soup

Name: Fluffy Drop Dumplings for Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole or 2% milk; 4 to 6 cups simmering chicken soup or stew; Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives, for serving (optional)

Recipe GLPR0d4957d5763c4d

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25 min

549 cal

Servings: 4

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SNAP eligible

Light, airy drop dumplings made with a simple flour and baking powder batter, designed to be gently dropped into simmering soup or stew. The batter creates tender, pillowy dumplings that absorb the savory broth while maintaining their fluffy texture. Perfect for adding substance and comfort to chicken soup or any light broth-based dish.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole or 2% milk

4 to 6 cups simmering chicken soup or stew

Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives, for serving (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined and no lumps remain.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Using a fork or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter visible.
Pour the milk into the flour mixture and stir gently with a fork just until a soft, sticky dough forms. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy and resemble thick pancake batter.
Bring your chicken soup or stew to a gentle simmer in a large pot. The liquid should be just barely bubbling, not at a rolling boil.
Using a small spoon (approximately 1 tablespoon), carefully drop small portions of the dough into the simmering broth. Work gently and space the dumplings evenly to prevent sticking. Continue dropping dough until all batter is used.
Maintain a gentle simmer and cook the dumplings, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, until they are cooked through and fluffy. The dumplings will initially sink, then float to the surface as they cook. They are done when they no longer have a raw doughy center when broken open.
Taste the broth and season with additional salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle the soup with dumplings into serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a competent weeknight dumpling recipe built on ingredients every Charlotte grocer stocks routinely—no special trips needed. The 25-minute claim is honest if you start with pre-made broth; the actual hands-on time lands closer to 10 minutes of mixing and dropping once the soup is simmering, which is realistic. Cost per serving runs around $1.50 to $2.00, driven primarily by the soup base you choose, and the dish works well for a family of four with minimal fuss or hovering. The main limitation is that dumplings go soft and gluey overnight, so this is a same-night meal with no meaningful leftovers.