CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

SOUP 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup sliced carrot 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1 ½ cups frozen peas 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced DUMPLINGS 2 cups…