Chicken Soup With Mini Leek-Chive Matzo Balls Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Mini Leek-Chive Matzo Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Matzo Balls; 6 tablespoons unsalted pareve margarine; 1/2 cup packed finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only); 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons ginger ale; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup unsalted matzo meal; Soup; ½ cups chicken broth; chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

Matzo Balls
6 tablespoons unsalted pareve margarine
1/2 cup packed finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
4 eggs
2 tablespoons ginger ale
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup unsalted matzo meal
Soup
½ cups chicken broth
chopped fresh chives

1
Melt margarine in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add leek; saute 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup chives.
2
Beat eggs, ginger ale, salt, pepper and ginger to blend in bowl. Mix in matzo meal and leek mixture. Cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
3
Line large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened palms, roll rounded teaspoons of matzo mixture into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
4
Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Drop in matzo balls; cover pot. Cook matzo balls until tender and evenly colored throughout, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls to bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.).
5
Bring chicken broth to simmer in large pot. Add matzo balls and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
6
Place 4 matzo balls in each of 12 bowls. Ladle soup over. Garnish with chives and serves.

199

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Matzo Balls, 6 tablespoons unsalted pareve margarine, 1/2 cup packed finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Mini Leek-Chive 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 Mini Leek-Chive Matzo Balls

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