Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 whole egg
- 1½ teaspoon xanthan gum (divideed)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divideed)
- 1¼ tablespoon black pepper (divideed)
- 1½ tablespoon salt (divideed)
- 1½ cup heavy cream (divideed)
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- fresh thyme
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
1¼ cup
Carbohydrates
13
g
Protein
36
g
Fat
27
g
Calories
429
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Instructions
- To make the dumplings:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, parsley, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt and pepper.
- Add the egg, 1 tablespoon of butter and half cup of heavy cream. Stir until no dry flour remains.
- Form dumplings with your hands.
- Set aside.
- To make the soup:
- Melt the remaining butter in a large pot on the stove and then add garlic and onions.
- When onions are translucent, add shredded chicken, chicken broth, remaining heavy cream, salt, pepper and remaining xanthan gum.
- Simmer on stove for about 25 minutes.
- Drop the dumplings into the soup and allow them to cook, uncovered, for about 3-4 minutes.
- To serve, garnish each bowl with fresh thyme and enjoy!