Warm, Filling and Nutritious
This spelt chicken broth with dumplings is perfect for chilly days. It’s packed with protein, veg, and fibre thanks to the spelt flour dumplings. Each bite is soft, savoury, and deeply comforting.
No fancy prep, just honest ingredients simmered into a rich and satisfying meal.
Quick Prep, Big Flavour
You’ll only need one pot and 15 minutes of prep. The broth simmers gently while you mix dumplings from scratch in minutes. Spelt flour adds nuttiness and structure to the dumplings — a simple twist on a classic.
Serve it as lunch or dinner. It’s filling but not heavy.
Spelt Chicken Broth with Dumplings
Description
A nourishing one-pot dish with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and spelt flour dumplings. A balanced, warming meal that’s both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients
For the Broth:
For the Spelt Dumplings:
Instructions
Sauté veg.
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Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onion, garlic, celery, and carrot for 5 minutes until softened.
Add seasoning.
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Stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
Pour in stock and chicken.
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Add diced chicken and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes.
Mix dumpling dough.
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In a bowl, combine spelt flour, baking powder, salt, and herbs. Stir in oil and water to form a soft dough.
Shape dumplings.
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Divide dough into 8 small balls. Do not overwork.
Add dumplings to broth.
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Gently drop dumplings onto simmering broth. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking.
Serve hot.
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Remove bay leaf, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 365kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 70mg24%
- Sodium 490mg21%
- Potassium 540mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 32g64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Keep dumplings small. Larger dumplings may not cook through.
- Do not lift the lid while the dumplings steam.
Optional Substitutions or Variations
- Meat-Free: Replace chicken with canned white beans and use veg stock.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour mix in place of spelt (adjust liquid slightly).
- Extra Greens: Stir in spinach or kale in the final 5 minutes.
- Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of chilli flakes with the herbs.
Storage:
Cool completely, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently. Dumplings may thicken broth more after chilling. Add extra stock if needed.
