Bubbie'S Hearty Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Bubbie'S Hearty Matzo Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken; 2 (48 ounce) containers chicken broth; 4 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 large turnip,cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 parsnips, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 leek, chopped; 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill; 1 1/2 cups matzo ball mix; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
2 (48 ounce) containers chicken broth
4 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large turnip,cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 parsnips, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 cups matzo ball mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Place chicken into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken meat is very tender and falling off the bones, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from pot and pick chicken meat from bones when cool enough to handle, discarding skin and bones. Shred chicken meat.
2
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large soup pot; stir shredded chicken meat, carrots, celery, turnip, parsnips, leek, onion, and dill into broth. Turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Stir matzo ball mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup water together in a bowl. Form mixture into 1-inch balls using wet hands to prevent sticking. Return broth to a boil and gently drop matzo balls into the boiling soup. Reduce heat again and simmer soup until matzo balls have increased in size and are cooked through, about 20 more minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, 2 (48 ounce) containers chicken broth, 4 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Bubbie'S Hearty Matzo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bubbie'S Hearty Matzo Ball Soup

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