Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pound whole chicken (cut up)
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1/8 cup shortening
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 celery stalk (with leaves, chopped)
- 5 carrots, cut up
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 large leek, cut up
- Salt and pepper (or your favorite AP seasoning)
- DUMPLINGS
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch salt
- Boiling water
How to Make
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Step 1: Cut up the chicken into pieces-discard the back and giblet-sprinkle with seasoning.
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Step 2: In a deep, heavy pot, dissolve the paprika in crisco, over medium heat.
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Step 3: Place the chicken pieces in the pot and brown on all sides.
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Step 4: Add the onions and saute a a bit more.
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Step 5: Add the vegetables and cover with water.
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Step 6: Tightly cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is very soft and falling off the bone. Add more seasoning to taste.
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Step 7: Dumplings;
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Step 8: Beat the eggs until creamy.
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Step 9: Blend in the flour and salt.
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Step 10: Drop the dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls ( very small) into the boiling water- dip the spoon into the hot water in-between so the dough slide off well.
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Step 11: Cook for 15-20 minutes or until soft.
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Step 12: Serve the chicken with the dumplings.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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