INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 - 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
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3 cups water
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1 medium onion, cut into wedges
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage or marjoram, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
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1 cup thinly sliced carrot (2 medium)
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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Dumplings
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1/2 cup cold water
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour