Chicken Soup with Dumplings

Directions

1. 1

   2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Small Onion -- minced 9 Cups Chicken stock Salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme Pinch Freshly ground n

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes

3. 3

   Stir in 8 cups of the chicken stock and bring to a simmer

4. 4

   Season with salt and white pepper to taste

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup stock with the thyme, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of white pepper

6. 6

   Bring to a boil over high heat

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and beat in the flour until thoroughly blended

8. 8

   Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in the eggs, one at a time