Chicken and Dumplings Old Style with bouillon

4 lbs chicken , cut up with skin removed & fat removed (or you can use any chicken parts- mix or match such as 4 skinned chicken breasts or 8 thighs) 2 celery[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 3 -4 lbs chicken pieces 1 small onion , chopped 2 celery ribs , thinly sliced 3 1/2 cups water , divided 1 bay leaf 3 chicken bouillon[...]