Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 to 5) pound chicken; 2 to 3 quarts water; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 parsnip; 1 onion, sliced; 2 carrots; 3 stalks celery; 3 parsley sprigs; 1 dill sprig; Skin of 1/2 chicken (to render 1/4 cup fat); 1 onion, cut in half; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup matzo meal; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon seltzer; 1 tablespoon chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 (4 to 5) pound chicken
2 to 3 quarts water
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 parsnip
1 onion, sliced
2 carrots
3 stalks celery
3 parsley sprigs
1 dill sprig
Skin of 1/2 chicken (to render 1/4 cup fat)
1 onion, cut in half
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup matzo meal
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon seltzer
1 tablespoon chicken broth

1
Place chicken in water and season with salt and pepper.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Skim fat that rises to top with large spoon.
4
Repeat 2 more times or as needed.
5
Add vegetables and herbs.
6
Cover and let simmer for 3 hours.
7
Place chicken skin and onion in a saute pan over low heat.
8
Render fat out of chicken skin.
9
Strain and reserve fat.
10
Discard solids.
11
(Fat can be refrigerated up to 1 week).
12
Lightly beat eggs then add chicken fat.
13
Stir in matzo meal.
14
Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
15
Add seltzer and chicken broth.
16
Stir in, but don't overwork batter, as that will cause tough and chewy matzo balls.
17
Cover mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
18
Form into 2-inch balls.
19
Drop softly with slotted spoon into chicken soup or salted water.
20
Bring to boil.
21
Cook 30 to 40 minutes, covered tightly (no peeking.)
22
Serve in strained chicken soup or broth.

270

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 to 5) pound chicken, 2 to 3 quarts water, Salt and pepper, to taste, 1 parsnip, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls 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.

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

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