Matzoh Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Matzoh Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds chicken; 1 large onions studded with 3 cloves; 2 each carrots quartered; 2 small celery stalks cut into pieces; 2 small leeks split lengthwise; 1 each parsley leaves root, trimmed; 2 each parsnips quartered; 1 each thyme sprigs; 6 each parsley sprigs; 2 large eggs beaten lightly; 3 tablespoons soda water; 2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup matzo meal

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds chicken
1 large onions studded with 3 cloves
2 each carrots quartered
2 small celery stalks cut into pieces
2 small leeks split lengthwise
1 each parsley leaves root, trimmed
2 each parsnips quartered
1 each thyme sprigs
6 each parsley sprigs
2 large eggs beaten lightly
3 tablespoons soda water
2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup matzo meal

1
Place chicken in a large soup pot.
2
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3
Lower the heat to a simmer and skim as needed.
4
Simmer 10 minutes and add vegetables and herbs.
5
Bring back to a boil and simmer, partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Strain, removing fat from surface, and reduce to 6 cups, to concentrate flavor.
7
In a bowl mix the eggs, seltzer, chicken fat, salt and pepper.
8
Gradually stir in the matzoh meal until everything is well combined.
9
Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and using cool, wet hands, shape the matzoh mixture into eight balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter.
10
Reduce the heat to simmering and gently add the matzoh balls Cover the pot and poach the matzoh balls in the barely simmering water for 25 minutes.
11
Add matzoh balls to soup and serve.

663

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds chicken, 1 large onions studded with 3 cloves, 2 each carrots quartered, 2 small celery stalks cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Matzoh 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.

Matzoh Ball Soup

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