Chicken Paprika Stew with Tomato

Ingredients

 * 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

Directions

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