Chicken Soup

• 1 Tablespoon oil
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, diced into 1″ pieces
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• Salt to taste
• 5 refrigerated canned biscuits, each cut into 8 pieces
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (optional to thicken soup)
• 1/4 cup cold water (optional to thicken soup)
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional for garnish)

Homemade Dumplings

• 1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup milk