Chick'n & Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 leeks, white part only, sliced into 1/4" pieces
• 2 carrots, medium diced
• 2 celery ribs, medium diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 9 tbsp non-dairy butter
• 12 to 18 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 to 8 cups plant-based “chicken” or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups soy milk, unsweetened
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp potato starch
• 2 tbsp tapioca starch
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thin
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 (10.5-oz) pkg Gardein Chick'n Strips, ripped in half
• 1/4 cup cashew cream or other non-dairy cream of choice*