Chicken & Drop Dumplings by Shawn Moxley, Cappyccino’s

Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 - 40 min

SOUP INGREDIENTS:

   * 1 tablespoon olive oil

   * 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)

   * 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)

   * 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)

   * 1 teaspoon salt

   * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

   * 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

   * 2 cloves garlic, minced

   * 8 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)

   * 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 cups, I like to use chicken thighs)

   * 1/2 cup heavy cream

   * 1 tablespoon butter, softened

   * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

DUMPLINGS INGREDIENTS:

    * 2 cups all-purpose flour

   * 2 teaspoons baking powder

   * 1 teaspoon salt

   * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

   * 1 cup milk

   * 1/4 cup melted butter