Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe - Comfort Food Meals

Ingredients

• 8 cups rich chicken broth
• 2 pounds cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 2-3 carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest