I was way past the threshold of adulthood before I had any idea that there was more than one kind of dumpling, but it's true.

(The process of defeathering chickens often removes that yellow membrane; however, if it remains, it — and the talons — can create off flavors in the broth.) Combine the chicken feet ...

Either the remains of a roast chicken (don't forget the jelly in the dish) or, much better, a fresh free-range chicken A handful of chicken wings An onion or a leek or two A couple of celery sticks A ...