CHICKEN SOUP WITH POTATO DUMPLINGS

Chicken Soup with Potato Dumplings image

Our family calls this comforting, old-fashioned soup our "Sunday dinner soup" because it's almost a complete dinner in a bowl. You'll love the flavor!-Marie McConnell, Shelbyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
DUMPLINGS:
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 cup cold mashed potatoes (with added milk)
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chicken, celery, carrots and sage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., In a small bowl, combine the dumpling ingredients. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 1774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.