Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)