INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup pearl barley
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1/2 pound frozen lima beans (broad)
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2 tablespoons oil
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2 poundss boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
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3 leeks, well-washed, trimmed and sliced
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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3 medium carrots, chopped
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2 medium zucchinis, chopped
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8 cups chicken stock
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1/2 cup tomato paste
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1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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Salt and pepper
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For the Dumplings:
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 tablespoons cold butter, grated
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1/2 cup water