Smoked Chicken Stew with Herb Dumplings | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 8 cup(s) chicken stock
• 8 slice(s) bacon
• 1 pound(s) leeks (white part only), cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 3 sprig(s) celery, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 2 - carrots, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1 pound(s) unpeeled red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 - turnip, minced
• 12 ounce(s) smoked chicken, shredded (we smoked on pecan wood)
• 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) dried tarragon
• 2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves
• 1/3 cup(s) fresh flat leaf parsley, minced
• 1 cup(s) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper
• ## **DUMPLINGS**
• 2 cup(s) all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 2 tablespoon(s) herbes de provence
• 1/2 cup(s) milk (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup(s) butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoon(s) parmesan cheese, grated