Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Here's my most coveted recipe. I've finally translated my unmeasured quantities into measured ones. I hope you like it! :)

What you'll need:
-2 chicken breasts or 1 lb chicken
-2 quarts + water
-2 1/4 cups Bisquick
-2/3 cup milk
-heaping tbsp. oregano
-heaping tbsp. parsley
-1 tsp. onion powder
-2 tsp. celery seed
-1 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
-1/2 tsp. garlic powder
-1/2 tsp. pepper
-1 1/2 tsp. celery salt
-1/2 tbsp. salt (more or less depending on how salty you would like it to be)

First, put about 2 quarts or so of water in a large pot. Add the chicken and boil for about 20 minutes.

While the chicken is boiling, make the dumplings by following the directions on the side of the Bisquick box for biscuits/dumplings. (Mix 2 1/4 cup bisquick with 2/3 cup milk)

Remove the chicken after 20 minutes and shred. Then add back to the pot.

Next, add all the spices to the pot and stir. Allow the pot to keep at a slight rolling boil.

 Once you've added the spices, you can begin to cook the dumplings. Start by taking small chunks of the dough mixture and add them to the boiling water. Make an entire layer and let cook for about 10 miniutes before adding more.

After your first layer is done cooking, add the rest of the dough where there's lots of bubbles (open spaces). This allows the new dumplings to cook underneath the already cooked ones. Once you've added the rest of the dough, reduce the heat to medium to low, but still allowing for a low boil. Let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.



The dumplings will look nice and smooth when they are done cooking.

 After its done simmering, serve. This recipe tastes great right after it's done cooking and for leftovers. It's great any time of the year.

Happy Eating! :)