Transform Your Curry Leftovers into a Hearty Bowl of Comforting Chicken Soup Magic with Fluffy Scallion Dumplings
Tired of seeing those perfectly good leftovers languishing in the fridge? We’ve all been there! But what if I told you that yesterday’s meal could become today’s star dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor? Welcome to the magic of Leftover Chicken Soup Magic!—a recipe that transforms roasted curry chicken and veggies into a soul-warming, hearty lentil soup, complete with fluffy scallion drop dumplings.
Indeed, Leftover Chicken Soup Magic! begins with the incredible depth of flavor already present in this roasted curry chicken. If you’ve followed my Sheetpan Roasted Curry Chicken and Veggies recipe, you’re already halfway to soup heaven! The spices are already perfectly infused in the chicken and vegetables, providing a robust base that would typically take hours to achieve. However, even if you don’t have curry chicken specifically, any cooked chicken will do—think shredded rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, or even boiled chicken breasts. This flexibility truly makes Leftover Chicken Soup Magic! A lifesaver on busy weeknights.
Furthermore, this Leftover Chicken Soup Magic! isn’t just about resourcefulness; it’s about creating an incredibly satisfying meal. The red lentils melt into a creamy texture, while the fresh kale adds a vibrant touch. The real showstopper, though, is the homemade scallion drop dumplings. These tender, savory clouds steam right in the pot, absorbing all those delicious curry flavors. This soup is perfect for meal prep too; simply store individual portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, just reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, and enjoy with a slice of crusty bread.
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Leftover Chicken Soup Magic
Equipment
- 1 soup pot
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 2 pounds leftover chicken or can use store-bought rotisserie chicken (we used our one-pan roasted curry chicken and veggies
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/2 pound sweet potato we used leftovers from our Sheetpan curry chicken veggies
- 1/2 pound yellow gold baby potatoes we used leftovers from our Sheetpan curry chicken veggies
- 2 vine ripened tomatoes chopped
- 5-6 cups water
- 1 bunch organic kale chopped
- 1 batch dumpling batter (below)
For the Scallions Dumplings
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 – 4 tablespoons scallions finely chopped
- 3/4-1 cup warm tap water added gradually
Instructions
Make the soup
- Using a 5 – 6 quart pot, dump in the shredded chicken, lentils, sweet potatoes, potatoes, tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and skim off any impurities. Continue simmering for 20 minutes.2 pounds leftover chicken, 1 cup red lentils, 1/2 pound sweet potato, 1/2 pound yellow gold baby potatoes, 2 vine ripened tomatoes, 5-6 cups water
Make the scallions dumplings
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper and scallions. Gently combine using your hands or a spatula.2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 – 4 tablespoons scallions
- Gradually pour in enough water to create a wet droppable dumpling batter.3/4-1 cup warm tap water
Add Kale and Dumpling to the Soup
- Add in the kale, use a spoon to tuck them into the liquid. Drop in 1 to 2 tablespoons sized of the dumpling into the liquid. Cover and simmer, 10 to 15 minutes until the dumplings are fully cooked. Turn off the heat. Serve with your favorite bread if desired.1 bunch organic kale, 1 batch dumpling batter
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