Chicken and Dumplings

large fryer chicken (4-5 lbs., neck and gizzards removed)

large onion (peeled and cut in half)

carrots (cut into large pieces)

stalks of celery (cut into large pieces)

Kosher salt (to taste)

Pepper (to taste)

For the dumplings

flour

¾ teaspoon baking soda

¾ teaspoon salt

butter

milk