Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Matzo Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chicken livers; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; Cooking spray; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 large egg whites; 3/4 cup matzo meal; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)

Servings: persons

8 ounces chicken livers
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large egg whites
3/4 cup matzo meal
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 1 pound)

1
Rinse chicken livers, and pat dry with paper towels; sprinkle livers with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add livers, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove livers from pan; place in a food processor.
2
Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add egg whites and 1/2 cup stock to food processor with livers. Process until smooth (about 1 minute); transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add onion mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, matzo meal, and nutmeg; stir until well blended. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shape mixture into 24 balls (about 1 tablespoon each).
4
Bring 8 cups water to a simmer in a large Dutch oven. Add matzo balls; cook 10 minutes. Remove matzo balls with a slotted spoon; keep warm.
5
Bring 8 cups stock to a simmer over medium heat. Add chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle 1 1/3 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 4 matzo balls.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chicken livers, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Matzo Ball Soup

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