Truffled, Shiitake Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Truffled, Shiitake Matzo Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat, melted (schmaltz); 1/4 cup chicken stock, plus 2 quarts chicken stock; 1 tablespoon truffle oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup matzoh meal; Shiitake gribenes, recipe follows; Skin from 4 chicken thighs; 1 large onion, chopped in large chunks; 2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped; 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, cut in chunks; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat, melted (schmaltz)
1/4 cup chicken stock, plus 2 quarts chicken stock
1 tablespoon truffle oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup matzoh meal
Shiitake gribenes, recipe follows
Skin from 4 chicken thighs
1 large onion, chopped in large chunks
2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, cut in chunks
Salt and pepper

1
Mix together schmaltz, stock, truffle oil, salt, and eggs.
2
Thoroughly mix in matzo meal.
3
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Form into golf balls and stuff with a teaspoon of shiitake gribenes in the center, and cook, covered, in 2 quarts of boiling chicken stock for 20 minutes until light as a feather but also heavy as a cannon ball.
5
You may substitute duck or goose schmaltz (not ortelon schmaltz, it's too bony) You can use a little more salt, but it's not good for you.
6
Saute chicken skin until fat exudes and lightly golden.
7
Saute onion until deep golden brown.
8
Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
9
Strain to separate solids from oil and reserve both.
10
Saute mushrooms in 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan until wilted.
11
Remove shiitakes and reserve for the matzoh balls.
12
Nosh on the gribenes, shmeared on rye bread.

235

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Carbs

Protein

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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: 3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat, melted (schmaltz), 1/4 cup chicken stock, plus 2 quarts chicken stock, 1 tablespoon truffle oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Truffled, Shiitake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Truffled, Shiitake Matzo Ball Soup

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