Jewish Penicillin (Judy'S Chicken With Matzoh)

Name: Jewish Penicillin (Judy'S Chicken With Matzoh)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 large stewing chicken; 1 onion; 2 stalks celery; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; salt and pepper; Matzoh; 2 tablespoons chicken fat or 2 tablespoons oil; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup matzo meal; 1 dash salt; 2 tablespoons stock or 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

Soup
1 large stewing chicken
1 onion
2 stalks celery
2 chicken bouillon cubes
salt and pepper
Matzoh
2 tablespoons chicken fat or 2 tablespoons oil
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons stock or 2 tablespoons water

1
In large stew pot, add all soup ingredients.
2
Cover with water, top pot with lid and simmer until chicken falls off bone.
3
Remove celery and onion.
4
Bone chicken and reserve.
5
Add matzoh dough to simmering broth, cooking until done*.
6
Add chicken to broth: serve hot.
7
*MatzohBall directions: Mix fat and eggs together.
8
Add matzoh meal and salt.
9
When well blended, add soup stock/water.
10
Cover bowl and place in refrigerator 20 minutes.
11
Into simmering soup, drop matzoh mixture by tablespoons.
12
They will form balls and float to the top.
13
Cover pot and cook about 20 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 large stewing chicken, 1 onion, 2 stalks celery, and more.

Yes, Jewish Penicillin (Judy'S Chicken With Matzoh) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!