Place chicken in a Dutch oven. Add water and 2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender (should almost fall off bone).
Remove the chicken from the broth and cool. Bone the chicken and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Bring the broth to a boil and add pepper.
For Dumplings: Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the shortening. Add the buttermilk, stirring with a fork until moistened. Knead the dough 4 to 5 times (never done), and pat to 1/2-inch pieces and drop into boiling broth (I do not pat it out, just pinch off pieces). Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken and serve.
I make it in the pressure cooker, much quicker and easier. I pressure it for only 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.23 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.38g	18%
Cholesterol	3.37mg	1%
Sodium	1225.17mg	51%
Potassium	172.67mg	4%
Total Carbs	35.84g	12%
Sugars	1.53g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.42g	10%
Protein	10.98g	22%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	86.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.96 Kcal (289 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.68g	18%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	1%
Sodium	288.13mg	51%
Potassium	40.61mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.43g	12%
Sugars	0.36g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.57g	10%
Protein	2.58g	22%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	20.3mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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