Matzo Balls In Chicken Broth Recipe

Name: Matzo Balls In Chicken Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken wings; 8 cups water; 1 onion quartered; 2 celery stalks roughly chopped; 1 carrot roughly chopped; 1 bouquet garni; dill chopped, to serve; chives snipped, to serve; matzo balls; 1/2 cup matzo meal or crackers, crushed; 4 large eggs separated; 2 tablespoons butter melted; 1 tablespoon dill chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken wings
8 cups water
1 onion quartered
2 celery stalks roughly chopped
1 carrot roughly chopped
1 bouquet garni
dill chopped, to serve
chives snipped, to serve
matzo balls
1/2 cup matzo meal or crackers, crushed
4 large eggs separated
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 tablespoon dill chopped

1
Place chicken in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins. Drain and rinse chicken in cold water.
2
Meanwhile to make the matzo balls, combine matzo meal, egg yolks, butter and dill in a large bowl. Whisk egg whites and pinch of salt in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Fold through mixture. Chill for 1 hour.
3
Return chicken to saucepan and cover with water. Add vegetables and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil on high. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 30 mins. Skim off scum.
4
Shape 1 heaped teaspoon matzo mixture into small balls and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Chill for 10 mins.
5
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil on high. Cook balls, in 3 batches, for 5-6 mins, until cooked through.
6
Strain soup through muslin-lined sieve. Season. Divide matzo balls among bowls and ladle soup over them. Serve with extra dill and chives.

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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: 2 pounds chicken wings, 8 cups water, 1 onion quartered, 2 celery stalks roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Matzo Balls In Chicken Broth 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 Balls In Chicken Broth

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