Betsy'S Matzoh Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Betsy'S Matzoh Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Carrots, peeled and cut into thirds; 3 Parsnips, peeled and cut into thirds; 1 Leek, white only, washed, halved and cut into thirds; 1 bunch Parsley, roughly chopped; 1 bunch Dill, roughly chopped; 3 Onions, quartered; 3 Celery Stalks, including leaves; 1 Chicken, whole; 2 Chicken legs; 2 pounds Chicken backs

Servings: persons

3 Carrots, peeled and cut into thirds
3 Parsnips, peeled and cut into thirds
1 Leek, white only, washed, halved and cut into thirds
1 bunch Parsley, roughly chopped
1 bunch Dill, roughly chopped
3 Onions, quartered
3 Celery Stalks, including leaves
1 Chicken, whole
2 Chicken legs
2 pounds Chicken backs

1
Wash chicken and sprinkle with kosher salt. Place in large stew pot.
2
Tie all vegetables in a cheesecloth bag. Add to pot.
3
Cover with water, bring to boil. Reduce so that pot simmers and cook for 3-4 hours.
4
Meanwhile make matzoh balls. Store in fridge.
5
Strain liquid from soup, squeezing cheesecloth bag. (Betsy uses rubber gloves.)
6
Remove bones from chicken; save to add to soup, if desired.
7
Add matzoh balls to broth; warm. If using angel hair pasta, add to pot with matzoh balls.
8
Place two matzoh balls in soup plate. Ladle broth over; add chicken slivers if using.
9
Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill. Serve.

580

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Carrots, peeled and cut into thirds, 3 Parsnips, peeled and cut into thirds, 1 Leek, white only, washed, halved and cut into thirds, 1 bunch Parsley, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Betsy'S Matzoh Ball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Betsy'S Matzoh Ball Soup

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