Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup - Recipe

Light and fluffy dumplings that warm you up inside. This creamy soup will be loved by all.

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Directions

Cook fryer in water, bouillon and peppercorns; bone chicken and cut up into bite size pieces.

Strain the chicken broth and set aside.

Add all the ingredients for the soup and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving mix up the dumplings by sifting together the dry ingredients. Add half and half to make a moist, stiff batter. Drop by teaspoon into the simmering liquid. Cook covered, without peeking, for 18-20 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3+ hours
Servings: 12

Ingredients
-		CHICKEN BROTH:
-		1 whole chicken, cut up
-		6 cups cold water
-		3 chicken bouillon cubes
-		6 peppercorns
-		SOUP:
-		1 can chicken broth
-		1 can cream of chicken soup
-		1 cup celery, chopped
-		1 1/2 cups carrot, sliced
-		1/4 cup onion, chopped
-		1 bay leaf
-		DUMPLINGS:
-		2 cups flour
-		1 teaspoon salt
-		1 tablespoon baking powder
-		1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper
-		1 1/2 cups half and half