Chicken N Dumplins

Well, maybe not chicken... this time...

This easy recipe is quickly becoming a favorite at our house. Neither Eric or I really knew what dumplings were... until I ran into this recipe and tried them out. Now we eat them almost every time we have soup. They are cheap, easy, don't require planning, and make soup into a very substantial meal.

Basic Dumplings

1 1/2 c. all purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon seasoning

1 Tbsp melted shortening

1 egg, beaten

1/2 c milk

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and seasoning together. 
2. Add melted shortening, egg and milk and mix well.
3. Drop dumplings one at a time into simmering broth.
4. Cover  and cook on high for 10-15 minutes or until dumplings are light and thoroughly cooked.

Variations

These are really easy to change to suit your tastes. You could add a few tablespoons of chopped chives or garlic, you could add some diced chiles and shredded cheddar cheese, or even some bacon! The only limit is your imagination (and maybe the broth you are cooking them in....)