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Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings

Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings

Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Chicken and Pumpkin Dumplings, a delightful dish perfect for chilly fall evenings. This recipe combines tender chicken with fluffy pumpkin dumplings, creating a rich and satisfying soup that celebrates seasonal flavors. With its inviting aroma of spices and hearty ingredients, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Whether served as a main course or starter, each spoonful promises to envelop you in comfort.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 large onion
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin
  • 1½ pounds chicken breasts
  • 10-ounce bag frozen butternut squash or sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, grated
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Kosher salt & ground black pepper to season
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced carrots, celery, and onion until softened.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute. Gradually add chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pot.
  3. Incorporate garlic halves, pumpkin purée, cumin, and pumpkin pie spice; bring to a boil then simmer.
  4. Add seasoned chicken breasts; cover and simmer until cooked through (10–15 minutes). Shred chicken.
  5. Combine dumpling ingredients in a bowl until just mixed; spoon into simmering soup.
  6. Cover and let dumplings cook until puffy (8–10 minutes). Finish with lemon juice before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Consider substituting pumpkin with butternut squash for variation. Don’t overmix your dumpling dough to keep them light.