HEALTHY CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP

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My husband was fooled with this low-fat recipe and I'm sure your family will be, too! A savory broth, hearty chunks of chicken and thick chewy dumplings provide plenty of comforting flavor. -Brenda White of Morrison, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
3 large egg whites
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken until no longer pink. Add the broth, water, vegetables and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, for dumplings, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cottage cheese until blended. Add water and salt. Stir in the flour and mix well., Bring soup to a boil. Drop dumplings by tablespoonfuls onto the boiling soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in dumplings comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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