Cozy Chicken & Dumplings Soup with Smoked Bacon: A Hearty Comfort Food Delight

Introduction:
There’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of Chicken & Dumplings Soup, especially when it’s enhanced with the rich, smoky flavor of bacon. This cozy soup combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a velvety broth, with the added depth of smoky bacon for an irresistible twist. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish is sure to warm you up from the inside out and satisfy your cravings for hearty, soul-soothing comfort food.

Ingredients:

For the Soup:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
6 slices smoked bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 tsp dried sage
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Dumplings:

2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¾ cup milk
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
How to Make:

Cook the Bacon: