Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes Better than Cracker Barrel Chicken 'n Dumplings 4.2 (59) 53 Reviews 14 Photos My Grandma grew up on a farm and this was her recipe - no shortcuts but still pretty easy. For best results you must use a whole chicken and flour. You can also use some chicken stock for added flavor. The trick is the lemon, which makes the chicken tender and adds flavor to the soup. Leftovers won't last very long with this. Submitted by jadedgurl Updated on November 21, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 14 14 14 14 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 whole chicken 1 pinch salt water to cover 1 lemon, halved 2 stalks celery, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced, or more to taste 2 cups all-purpose flour salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Place chicken and 1 pinch salt in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum off the surface with a slotted spoon. Add lemon, celery, onion, and carrots. Simmer broth over medium heat until chicken starts to fall off the bone, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Discard lemon. Remove chicken from the pot; let cool. Place flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Ladle in 2 to 3 scoops of hot broth. Mix in flour with a spoon until dough comes together into a ball. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead carefully until smooth. Roll out into a large rectangle; cut into small rectangular dumplings. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drop dumplings one at a time into the simmering broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bone chicken and chop into pieces. Add to the pot; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook’s Note Substitute a handful of baby carrots for the carrots if desired.This is a great base for chicken soup too — just use noodles instead of making dumplings. Cook the noodles right in the soup for added flavor and add some peas! I Made It Print 72 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 384 Calories 15g Fat 35g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 384 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 62mg 21% Sodium 128mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 1g Protein 26g 51% Vitamin C 16mg 17% Calcium 43mg 3% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 267mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.