Step 1

In large pot, add butter and put on low to allow butter to melt

Step 2

Once melted, add carrots and celery

Step 3

Cook on low for 5 minutes

Step 4

Stir in 1/4 cup flour

Step 5

Add 1 cup of Chicken Stock to the soup and mix to incorporate the flour

Step 6

Add rest of stock

Step 7

Add potatoes

Step 8

Turn to medium-high and cook until potatoes are tender (about 30-40 minutes)

Step 9

While potatoes are cooking make dumplings

Step 10

Mix all dumpling ingredients in a bowl and combine well

Step 11

Divide into two pieces just to make easier to work with

Step 12

Roll each piece out with your hand so it is approximately 1 inch in diameter and like a rope

Step 13

If needed sprinkle with flour to make easier to work with

Step 14

cut into 1-inch dumpling pieces and set aside.

Step 15

Add any needed salt to the soup.

Step 16

Once potatoes are tender, add dumplings to soup

Step 17

Cook for 5 minutes

Step 18

Remove from heat

Step 19

Add cream and stir

Step 20

serve