Herb Dumplings w/ Baby Spinach

Herb Dumplings with Baby Spinach
from Colorado Colore:
A Palate of Tastes
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INGREDIENTS:
1 cup flour
1-1/2 Tablespoons minced fresh herbs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup milk or soy milk
6 cups vegetable broth
4 cups fresh baby spinach
TO PREPARE:
Combine the flour, herbs, baking powder and salt in a bowl and mix well. Cut in the shortening until crumbly. Add the milk and stir with a wooden spoon until mixed. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute. Pat the dough into a 1/2–inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 32 pieces.
Bring the broth to a simmer in a stockpot. Add the dough pieces. Cook, covered, for 10 to 13 minutes; do not remove the lid until the dumplings are cooked through. Fold in the spinach with a heatproof rubber spatula. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Note: You can use any of your favorite fresh herbs for the dumplings. This is a light, healthy, and satisfying dish.
SERVES: 4