Serves: 6
Total Calories: 271

1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut up
1 1/2 quarts water
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small onion, quartered
1 small carrot, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks with leaves, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter or chicken fat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half and half
white pepper to taste
parsley for garnish
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Dumplings:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon shortening, melted
1/3 cup milk

Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in large pot. Add water, salt, pepper, onion, carrot, and celery, and simmer, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Remove from broth; strain and reserve broth. Cool chicken until able to handle, then discard skin and bones; dice meat; refrigerate.

In a large, heavy saucepan, heat butter or chicken fat. Stir in flour and paprika. Gradually add 3 cups reserved chicken broth, stirring until thickened and smooth. Cook 2 minutes. add half-and-half and white pepper. taste and adjust seasonings. Return diced chicken to broth. Prepare dumplings.

Dumplings:
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend in shortening and milk; mix well.

Dip a teaspoon into cold water; spoon teaspoonfuls of batter on top of simmering chicken mixture. Cook, covered, 15 minutes, without lifting lid. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.



Fun Fact: Carrots are high in sugar and fiber and are an excellent source of carotene, which gives the carrots their bright orange color.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 271
Calories from Fat: 93

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