Stewed Chicken And Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large broiler-fryers chickens
3 celery ribs, cut in pieces
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 large carrot, peeled and cut in pieces
1/2 onion, unsliced
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place chickens in a large kettle with enough water to cover. Cover with lid and bring to a boil.
Skim off residue that rises to surface.
Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes to an hour or until the meat is tender.
(Simmer - do not boil.)
Drop in dumplings and cook 15 minutes.