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Very Basic Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Place chicken, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, salt & pepper & herbs in Dutch oven & cover with water.
Step #2 Bring to a boil.
Step #3 Reduce heat & let simmer for 2 hrs.
Step #4 Remove from heat.
Step #5 Allow chicken to cool; shred.
Step #6 Strain broth & return to Dutch oven.
Step #7 If necessary, add water or extra (packaged) broth to make 2 quarts.
Step #8 Add soup, butter, & salt & pepper to broth.
Step #9 Return to a boil.
Step #10 Meanwhile, make dumplings: Place flour in large bowl.
Step #11 Add shortening & milk.
Step #12 Stir until moistened.
Step #13 Add more flour as necessary to make a soft dough.
Step #14 Roll out dough on floured surface & cut into strips.
Step #15 Drop strips into boiling chicken stock.
Step #16 Boil 2-3 mins, stirring carefully.
Step #17 Fold in chicken & eggs.
Step #18 Simmer 20-30 mins.
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