Chicken Dumplings without parsnip

2 quarts chicken broth 1 lb ground chicken 1 large egg 1 cup plain breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg (fresh) 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika fresh[...]

4 carrots , cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 medium size onions , cut into eighths 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans[...]

2 cups flour, all-purpose 1/2 teaspoon baking soda sifted 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening * 1 each egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 each hen * 1/2 teaspoon[...]