Best Kittencals Matzo Ball Soup Recipes

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KITTENCAL'S LIGHT-AS-A-FEATHER MATZO BALLS



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These are the *best* and fluffiest matzo balls on the planet, matzo meal can be found in the Jewish or deli section of any major super market chain or in a deli store, store any leftover matzo meal in the fridge or freezer ---these really expand when simmering in the broth so make sure that you have lots of broth in the pot before adding them in :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 1h30m

Yield 22-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 cup matzo meal
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder (2 teaspoons won't hurt)
1 teaspooon table salt (I use seasoned salt) or 1 kosher salt (I use seasoned salt)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium-size bowl, whisk eggs and oil together with a small whisk or fork until well blended.
  • In a medium bowl combine the matzo meal, baking powder salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Add in the egg/oil mixture.
  • Mix lightly until combined (do not over mix).
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Using lightly greased hands shape the mixture into 1-inch round balls.
  • Drop the balls into a large pot of simmering chicken broth (can use boiling water mixed with 2 tablespoons or more of chicken bouillon powder instead of the broth).
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until soft and tender.
  • *NOTE* the balls will expand to almost double in size when cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.6

MATZO BALL SOUP



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This traditional matzo ball soup recipe is worth the extra effort. If you prefer, you can add egg noodles instead of matzo balls. -Julia Sherman, New Market, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1-3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 pound carrots, coarsely chopped
6 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
MATZO BALLS:
2 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 package (5 ounces) matzo ball mix
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large soup kettle; add the broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 55-65 minutes or until meat is tender, skimming the surface as foam rises., Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Strain broth and skim fat. Return broth to the kettle; add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, pepper and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Add matzo ball mix and onion; toss with a fork until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes., Remove and discard skin and bones from chicken; chop chicken and add to soup. Stir in parsley. Bring to a boil. Drop 12 rounded teaspoonfuls of matzo ball dough into boiling soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a matzo ball comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering)., With a slotted spoon, carefully remove matzo balls and place one in each soup bowl. Ladle soup over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MATZO BALL SOUP



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inspired by the matzo ball soup at the 4th street deli in philadelphia. it's an extremely light version with fluffy matzo balls so you can have 2nds without guilt.

Provided by phopot

Categories     Kosher

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken thigh
2 stalks celery
2 medium carrots
1 medium onion
4 garlic cloves
salt
pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons seltzer water

Steps:

  • first of all you make the matzo mixture because it has to be chilled in the refrigerator for as long as possible. i basically used the recipe on the manischewitz box container except i substituted olive oil for vegetable oil. traditionally they're supposed to be made with schmaltz. also i used seltzer water because the jews say that it makes the matzo balls lighter.
  • mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl, adding the seltzer last and more lightly with your hands until uniform. don't worry that it looks to too runny because it will firm up in the fridge. Cover and refrigerate while you make the soup.
  • put chicken thigh in a pot and add water until the chicken is submerged plus about 2 inches. bring to a boil then, simmer for 30 minutes.
  • meanwhile, quarter the onion, chop one carrot and one stalk of celery into inch wide pieces, and crush the garlic. dice the other stalk of celery and carrot into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside for later.
  • skim the top of the stock with a wire mesh spoon. add the onion, garlic and big vegetable pieces along with 1 tbsp salt. cover and simmer for an hour.
  • bring a pot of water and a little salt to a boil then reduce to a simmer. fill a shallow bowl with cold water. take the out the matzo meal and form into balls with a tablespoon and your hands. make sure to dip your hands and the spoon in the water between every ball. drop each of the balls into the water then cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes. the matzo balls should expand about to 1 1/2 their original side; i made six from the mixture.
  • remove the chicken from the pot and strain the soup, discarding the vegetables. return the broth to the pot and add the remaining carrots and celery. Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are almost tender.
  • meanwhile remove the skin from the chicken and tear the meat into shreds. add the chicken shreds back into the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes. remove from heat and taste. Add the pepper and more salt if necessary.
  • test the matzo balls with a fork. you should be able to insert it without feeling any change in pressure within. transfer the balls to the soup pot with either a slotted spoon or tongs. cover and let sit for 15 minutes so that they can absorb the flavor. reheat if necessary and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 112.7, Sodium 675.6, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.4

BETTER THAN BUBBE'S MATZO BALL SOUP



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Make and share this Better Than Bubbe's Matzo Ball Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Stocks

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (5 -7 lb) roasting chickens (fat in cavity reserved, cut into pieces)
8 carrots, about 1 pound, divided
6 parsnips, about 1 pound, divided
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 head garlic, loose papery outer skin removed, cut in half crosswise
1 bunch parsley
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
6 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
enough chicken broth or water for cooking the matzo balls
4 tablespoons schmaltz (Rendered ahead with carmelized onions and fat from previous chicken recipes.)
1/4 cup seltzer water, divided
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup matzo meal

Steps:

  • In pot over high heat, combine chicken with 5 quarts water or enough to cover. Bring to a boil, skimming foam as needed; reduce heat to medium-low. Meanwhile, cut half the carrots and parsnips into 2" pieces. Halve the remaining carrots and parsnips lengthwise. Cut into 1/2" pieces; set aside. To soup add celery, onion, garlic, and reserved large carrot and parsnip pieces; simmer 1 hour. Add next 4 ingredients; simmer about 30 minutes. Strain, reserving broth and chicken.
  • Discard skin from chicken. Pull meat from bones; cut or tear into bite-sized pieces. Return broth to same pot over medium heat; add remaining carrots and parsnips. Simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add chicken; heat well, about 5 minutes. Stir in last 4 soup ingredients. Cover; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat cook reserved chicken fat, stirring occasionally, until melted and solids begin to brown, 30 minutes. Strain fat, discarding solids. Measure melted fat; add enough vegetable oil to equal 1/3 cup, if necessary.
  • In small pot over medium heat, combine schmaltz, eggs, salt, pepper, and seltzer . Stir in matzo meal. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Fill skillet halfway with water or chicken broth. Place over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. With lightly moistened hands, shape tablespoonfuls of matzo mixture into balls. Gently add to simmering water or broth.
  • Cover; simmer until all matzo balls are cooked through, about 20 minutes. using a slotted spoon transfer matzo balls to soup. Let stand 15 minutes to allow matzo balls absorb flavors of soup. Reheat, if necessary, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 232.2, Sodium 917.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 37.4

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