Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup Recipe

You know that feeling. It’s 5 PM. Everyone’s hungry. You’re staring into the fridge, willing a miracle to appear.

You want something cozy, something that feels like a hug in a bowl. But you also need it fast. You need a hero. If you love the combination of sweet potatoes and carrots, you must try this creamy carrot and sweet potato soup for another easy, comforting option.

That hero is this Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup. It’s your weeknight rescue mission. It’s a harvest stew that cooks in one pot and tastes like you spent all day on it. We’re making fluffy, orange dumplings from mashed sweet potato right in the simmering soup. It’s flavor and comfort, fast.

Recipe Overview

• Cuisine: American Comfort Food
• Category: Soup / Stew
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4-6

Ultimate Guide to Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup

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We’re getting maximum flavor for minimum effort. The broth is rich and savory. The dumplings are soft, sweet, and packed with Vitamin A. They steam right on top of the soup. No separate pot. One pot does it all.

This recipe turns simple ingredients into a spectacular fall meal. It’s a total crowd-pleaser that looks impressive. But it’s secretly so easy. Let’s get your weeknight back.

The Simple Ingredients

I bet you have most of this already. That’s the beauty of it. Pantry staples power this dish.

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato, baked or microwaved)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Let’s Get Cooking! (The Step-by-Step)

Grab your big soup pot or Dutch oven. This is where the magic happens. Follow these steps and dinner is minutes away.

1. Heat the oil in your pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften. This builds your flavor base.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. That’s flavor gold!
5. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring everything to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes while you make the dumpling dough.
6. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potato, milk, and melted butter.
7. Pour the wet sweet potato mix into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Don’t overmix! A few lumps are perfect.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering soup. You should get about 8 dumplings.
9. Cover the pot tightly. Reduce heat to low. Let it cook for 15 minutes. Do NOT peek. The steam is cooking those dumplings to fluffy perfection.
10. After 15 minutes, uncover. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as needed. You’re done!

What to Serve With This Dish

This soup is a full meal. But if you want to stretch it or add a crunch, I’ve got you covered.

Recipe

Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup Recipe

Make Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup Recipe with simple ingredients and clear steps. Prep, cook, and enjoy—perfect for cozy evenings.

Author: Jennifer McDonallds

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min

Serves: - 4 + bites

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The Simple Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium potato, baked or microwaved)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Let’s Get Cooking! (The Step-by-Step)

1

Heat the oil in your pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2

In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften. This builds your flavor base.

3

Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

4

Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. That’s flavor gold!

5

Return the chicken to the pot. Bring everything to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes while you make the dumpling dough.

6

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potato, milk, and melted butter.

7

Pour the wet sweet potato mix into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined. Don’t overmix! A few lumps are perfect.

8

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering soup. You should get about 8 dumplings.

9

Cover the pot tightly. Reduce heat to low. Let it cook for 15 minutes. Do NOT peek. The steam is cooking those dumplings to fluffy perfection.

10

After 15 minutes, uncover. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as needed. You’re done!

Notes

Enjoy your homemade Sweet Potato Dumplings Chicken Soup Recipe!

Nutrition Information

Calories: ~420

Carbohydrates: 45g

Protein: 28g

Fat: 15g

Fiber: 5g

Vitamin A: Over 200% Daily Value (Thank you, sweet potatoes!)

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A simple green salad with a vinaigrette is perfect. It adds a fresh, bright contrast. For a completely different but equally satisfying vegan soup night, this creamy vegan sweet potato soup is a healthy and easy dinner.

Some crusty bread for dipping is never a bad idea. A quick, no-knead roll works great too. Keep it easy.

Make This Recipe Your Own (Quick Swaps)

Use what you have! This recipe is flexible. Here are my favorite fast swaps.

No chicken thighs? Use chicken breast. Or use a rotisserie chicken. Add the shredded meat at the end with the dumplings.

Want more greens? Stir in a few handfuls of fresh spinach right before serving. It wilts in seconds.

Short on time? Use canned sweet potato puree. Just make sure it’s plain, not the pie filling. It works like a charm.

How to Store Leftovers (If You Have Any!)

This soup stores beautifully. Let it cool completely first.

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The dumplings will soak up some broth, but they’re still delicious.

You can freeze the soup base (broth and veggies). I don’t freeze the dumplings. They can get gummy. Make a fresh batch of dumplings when you reheat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

• Calories: ~420
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 15g
• Fiber: 5g
• Vitamin A: Over 200% Daily Value (Thank you, sweet potatoes!)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make the dumplings gluten-free?

Yes! Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend. The texture might be slightly different, but it works.

My dumplings fell apart. What happened?

The soup needs to be at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, when you add them. Also, don’t stir them once they’re in the pot. Just cover and walk away.

Can I make this vegetarian?

Absolutely. Use vegetable broth. Skip the chicken. Add a can of drained white beans or chickpeas for protein. Follow the rest of the steps as written. For a fully plant-based version that’s already perfected, check out this detailed creamy carrot sweet potato soup recipe.

See? I told you we could do this. A gorgeous, comforting fall recipe in about 40 minutes. You just won your weeknight.

This soup is your new secret weapon. It’s cozy, healthy, and so satisfying. Those orange dumplings are a fun twist that everyone loves.

Go try this and win back your weeknight! Let me know how it goes by leaving a comment and rating below!