This recipe is more than a nutritional meal to warm your soul.  It is loaded with properties that increase your dopamine.  This is the ultimate comfort food for the soul!

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INGREDIENTS:

6 Chicken Thighs (skinned)

2 cups Chicken Stock (organic, low sodium)

3 Celery Stalks (chopped)

1/2 Onion (diced)

1/2 cup Parsley (chopped0

2 Bay Leaves

2 tsp Thyme

2 tsp Rosemary

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Sea Salt

8 cups Water

2 tbsp Cornstarch

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​​​DIRECTIONS:

BROTH: -

In large pot fill with water and chicken thighs.  Bring to a boil for 10 minutes and reduce heat to medium-low until meat is falling off the bone, approximately 40 minutes.  Once the chicken has tendered off the bone strain the broth through a colander to remove the bones and cartilage.  Pour broth back into the pot and the chicken meat.  Now you add the veggies, seasonings, and additional broth.  Place pot on med-low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Roux: (Thickening agent)  - Add the cornstarch to a bowl and add 1/4 cup of ice-cold water...mix vigorously until a smooth texture (NO LUMPS), and pour into the soup...it will thicken the longer it sits.  If you need it thicker...repeat.

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DUMPLINGS: -​

2 cups All Purpose Flour

3/4 cups Cold water (ice)

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In bowl add flour and drizzle in the water and start blending using mixure or hands.  It will be tough textured.  After fully blended, place on wax paper or clean counter with some flour and roll out to 1/4-1/2" thick.  Cut into evenly rectangular parts 1-3" long.  

Bring pot back to boil and drop in dumplings one at a time, boil until all dumplings float to top and fluff.  DO NOT STIR THE POT...if they do not come to surface, place ladel at the bottom of pot to move any matter blocking.  Once dumplings are puffy and floating...soup is done!

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HEALTH BENEFITS:​

It contains vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. ​​

Flavonoids

Carotenoids

Magnesium

Phytonutrients that reduce inflammation

Supports bone health

Fiber

Packed with Protein

High in Zinc which helps boost immunity and help heal from colds

Builds red blood cells

Aids in muscle production

Aids in digestion

Antibacterial properties

Supports eye health

Diuretic properties

Can reduce fever

Fight infections

Boost heart health

Lowers Cancer risk

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*If diabetic or have eczema - caution due to flour content (flour is high in calories and can irritate skin issues) There are alternative flours that can be used or you can use Gnocchi instead.

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