Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, and onion, cooking for 3 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in butter and flour, whisking for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and bouillon, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add chicken to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and set aside.
- Stir in evaporated milk and peas. Let simmer gently while preparing the dumplings.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in the center, then add milk, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bring soup to a gentle simmer. Drop teaspoon-sized portions of dumpling dough onto the surface of the soup. Cover and simmer on low for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Check one dumpling for doneness. It should be fluffy and cooked through. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Don't overmix the dumpling dough; it should be slightly sticky for light, tender dumplings. Keep the pot covered while cooking the dumplings to ensure even steaming. Use evaporated milk for a creamy texture without making the broth too heavy. Adjust seasoning before serving for the perfect balance of flavor.
