In the slow cooker, combine chicken, celery, carrot, spices and all other ingredients except those necessary for the dumplings.
Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn it onto high for 4 hours or low for 8.
To make the dumplings, whisk together all of the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk together.
Drop the dumplings into the chicken soup portion by spoonfuls.
Allow the chicken and dumplings to cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then put the lid back on the slow cooker and allow it to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!