Mom's Incredible Chicken Stew

This is one of my Mom's recipes, just as she had it written. I used to love to have it at her house for Sunday dinner. Makes a great winter meal, steaming hot and filling. (Cook time includes time to cook chicken initially.)

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  large  cheap old chicken
• 2  carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2  celery ribs, coarsely chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1  package  knox herb  soup mix
• 3  potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package  frozen peas
• 2  cups Bisquick
• 1  cup water

Directions

1. Place first 7 ingredients in large pot; cover with water.
2. Add soy sauce; simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
3. Remove chicken from pot; cool and debone.
4. Replace chicken to pot.
5. Add Knox soup mix, potatoes, and frozen peas.
6. Simmer for 1/2 hour.
7. Mix Bisquick with 1 cup water.
8. Drop the dough by large tablespoonfuls into simmering stew (about 15 dumplings).
9. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
10. Uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes.