2 onions chopped
4 Tbsp. shortening, corn oil or lard
3 Tbsp. Hungarian paprika
2 tsp. sugar, do not omit
1/8 Tsp. black pepper or whole pepper corns
1 bay leaf
2 Tsp. salt
4 to 5 lbs. chicken disjointed, use legs, thighs, breast and back for best flavor
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
2 Tbs. flour
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 pt. sour cream

Brown onions in shortening. Add seasonings and chicken, brown 10 minutes. Do not let burn. Add tomatoes, bay leaf and water, cover and let simmer slowly until it is tender. It will smell wonderful! To thicken gravy, mix into a paste 2 Tbs. soft butter with 2 Tbs. flour and stir into the stew liquid. Cook a few minutes until the liquid thickens. Serve with dumplings or wide noodles. Top each serving with sour cream.