Healthy Chicken and Dumplings | Low Sodium Low Cholesterol

Ingredients

• 2 stalks medium celery
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick coins
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
• 1 can (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups skim milk, room temperature
• 1 cup skim milk, room temperature
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp sodium free baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper