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CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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"Every nationality has some kind of chicken soup. It's one of the simplest meals you can make and almost everyone can find a chicken and some vegetables to cook up a big, satisfying pot of soup for the family. Some people even ascribe magical medicinal qualities to chicken soup, and who am I to disagree? The Greeks have a chicken and lemon soup called avgolemono, Italians make tortellini en brodo, the Vietnamese have pho and, of course, the Chinese make egg drop soup with chicken broth. I grew up on chicken soup with matzo balls, so that's my particular favorite. The broth starts with whole chickens and vegetables, plus fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, an entire head of garlic and lots of salt and pepper. I simmer it away for hours while I futz around the house and make some easy matzo balls. I end up with a rich, delicious soup that will delight everyone on a cold night!" says Ina.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 quarts stock, 18 to 20 matzo balls

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 5-pound roasting chickens
3 large yellow onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 stalks celery with leaves, cut into thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in half (optional)
20 sprigs fresh parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 cups 1/4-inch-diced carrots
4 cups 1/4-inch-diced celery
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Matzo Balls (recipe follows)
4 extra-large eggs, separated
1/2 cup good chicken stock, plus more for cooking the matzo balls
1/4 cup rendered chicken fat, melted
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for egg whites
1 cup matzo meal

Steps:

  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic and seasonings in a 16- to 20-quart stockpot. Add 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Remove 2 of the chickens and allow to cool slightly. Remove the breast meat from both chickens and set aside. Return the remaining chicken and carcasses to the pot and continue simmering, uncovered, for 3 more hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander and chill. Remove the surface fat, then reheat the stock as follows, or pack in containers and freeze.
  • To serve the soup, return the stock to the pot and reheat, adding the diced carrots, celery, dill and parsley. Shred the reserved chicken breast meat into large pieces and add to the stock. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to cook the vegetables and reheat the chicken. Season to taste and serve as is, or ladle each serving over 1 or 2 warm matzo balls.
  • Whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup chicken stock, chicken fat, parsley and salt. Stir in the matzo meal. In the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they are stiff. Whisk them into the matzo mixture until it is smooth. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until the mixture is thick.
  • Bring a pot of chicken stock to a simmer (about 3 quarts). Form matzo balls the size of golf balls by shaping them with 2 spoons, rolling them with your hands or scooping them with a small ice cream scoop. Drop them into the simmering stock and cook for 30 minutes, or until fully cooked and puffed, turning once. Remove and serve hot in the chicken soup.

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

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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A comforting soup to serve any time of the year.

Provided by hillrockra

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
½ cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 tablespoon water
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 2 inch julienne strips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix eggs with the melted butter or margarine. Stir in matzo meal, parsley, salt, pepper, and water to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth and carrots to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to a simmer. Shape the matzo dough into 12 balls. (For easier shaping, dip hands in cold water from time to time). Drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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The keys to this amazing chicken matzo ball soup are slow-cooking it and using boxed matzo ball mix. Some people swear by seltzer, but I find it's not necessary-the mix makes perfect, fluffy matzo balls every time due to its baking powder. Add chicken fat (schmaltz) for extra-authentic flavor. The matzo balls will taste as if they came straight from Grandma's kitchen. -Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 26 servings (6-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 pound chicken wings
6 quarts water
3 large carrots, chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh dill sprigs
1 bunch fresh parsley sprigs
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
3 teaspoons salt
MATZO BALLS:
1 package (5 ounces) matzo ball mix
4 large eggs
1/4 cup safflower oil
1/4 cup rendered chicken fat
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
10 cups water

Steps:

  • Place chicken and wings in a stockpot; add water, vegetables, herbs and seasonings. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-2 hours., Remove chicken and wings and cool. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander; reserve vegetables. Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; discard bones. Return broth, vegetables and meat to pot. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool broth, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. (Broth may be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen 4-6 months.), Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat matzo ball mix, eggs, oil, chicken fat, dill and parsley until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., In another stockpot, bring water to a boil. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of matzo ball dough into boiling water. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted into a matzo ball comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering), 20-25 minutes., Carefully remove matzo balls from water with a slotted spoon; place 1 matzo ball in each soup bowl. Add soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

MATZO BALL GREEN CHILI CHICKEN SOUP



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My sister got me hooked on this recipe of course I have made changes since by experimenting...Matzo Balls are a Jewish Dumpling...This is great for the wintry or just a cool day...Sometimes if I am just feeling under the weather or someone in the house is sick I will make this....My sister serves this during Pass Over too....or...

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

7 c fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 c unsalted matzo meal
2 Tbsp minced fresh onion
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt, divided
2 large large egg yolks
1 clove garlic, minced
4 c chopped onion
4 c water
1 1/2 c chopped carrot
1 1/2 c chopped celery
10 clove garlic, crushed
2 c green chili, chopped
2 Tbsp thyme sprigs
2 Tbsp parsley sprigs
2 Tbsp rosemary sprigs
3 can(s) chicken breast (shredded + broth)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
WATER TO DIP HANDS IN TO SHAPE MATZO BALLS WITH

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, matzo meal, 2 tablespoons minced onion, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, yolks, and 1 minced garlic clove, stirring well. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • 2. While matzo mixture chills, combine 5 1/4 cups broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped onion, and next 9 ingredients (chopped onion chicken breast); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, skimming surface as needed. Remove chicken; reserve for another use. Strain broth mixture through a colander into a large bowl; discard solids. Return broth to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer.
  • 3. Slightly dampen your hands each time you shape your Matzo Balls Divide matzo mixture evenly into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Gently drop balls into simmering broth. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 minutes or until done (matzo balls will rise to surface). Remove from heat; stir in dill.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups matzo meal
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
8 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup schmaltz or vegetable oil
1 cup small diced onions
1/2 cup small diced carrots
1/2 cup small diced celery
2 tablespoons schmaltz or vegetable oil
4 quarts good-quality chicken stock
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup cooked fine egg noodles
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast meat

Steps:

  • For the matzo balls: Combine the matzo meal, salt, onion powder and white pepper in a large bowl. Combine the eggs and schmaltz in a second large bowl. Very gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and season well with salt.
  • Using wet hands, form the matzo mixture into 1 1/2-ounce balls. (Be gentle: overmixing can result in tough, hard dumplings.)
  • Add the dumplings to the pot of water and cook until cooked all the way through, about 45 minutes. The dumplings can be held in warm water until ready to serve.
  • For the soup: Sweat the onions, carrots and celery in a large soup pot with the schmaltz until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes. Skim any foam or bits of food that have risen to the top. Discard the bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Just before serving, add the noodles and chicken and heat through. Place 2 matzo balls in each bowl and add the soup.

CHICKEN-MATZO BALL SOUP



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Skip the deli and make a traditional Jewish soup at home.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ginger
1/2 cup matzo meal
2 tablespoons water
6 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir eggs, oil, parsley, salt and ginger until blended. With hand mixer, beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add matzo meal and water; stir until smooth. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat all soup ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat. Lightly form matzo ball mixture into 15 (1-inch) balls. Drop matzo balls into boiling soup. Reduce heat to medium low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes or matzo balls are thoroughly cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. There are 9 Passover recipes in it. The menu they gave is Gefilte Fish (no recipe), Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls, Mixed Green Salad (no recipe), Stuffed Tarragon Roast Capon With Rich Pan Gravy, Matzo Walnut and Mushroom Stuffing, Roasted Tzimmes, Asparagus With Lemon and Mint, Chocolate-Almond Torte With Strawberry Sauce, and Assorted Macaroons. One of these days I may get this made but for safe keeping I'm saving it here.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs, well beaten
6 tablespoons seltzer water
club soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
melted chicken fat
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup matzo meal
1 (4 lb) chicken, quartered
3 quarts cold water
6 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, with leaves and sliced
3 small parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
4 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Matzo Balls:.
  • In medium bowl, mix eggs, seltzer, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in matzo meal and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Soup:.
  • In stock-pot, heat chicken and the water to a boil, skimming foam.
  • Add all but 2 cups of the carrots, the celery, parsnips, onion, parsley sprigs, 2 tsp of the salt and the pepper.
  • Simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked, about 1 hour.
  • With slotted spoon, remove chicken from soup;.
  • reserve for another use.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. With cool, wet hands, shape matzo-meal mixture into 8 (2-in.) balls and add to boiling water.
  • Cover; reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes.
  • Strain soup through cheesecloth-lined sieve into clean pot; press solids to extract liquid; discard solids.
  • Add remaining carrots and salt.
  • Simmer, covered, 15 minutes, until carrots are tender.
  • Add minced parsley.
  • To serve:.
  • Place 1 matzo ball in each of 8 soup bowls;.
  • add 1 cup soup to each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 263.1, Sodium 1241.5, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 47.5

TEST KITCHEN'S FAVORITE MATZO BALL SOUP



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There are no shortcuts in this classic Passover recipe: The soup, perfect for lunch or dinner, calls for homemade broth, chicken feet, and hours of simmering. But the finished soup, starring one big, fluffy dumpling, is a straight shot to the soul.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs
1 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup seltzer
1/4 cup schmaltz (reserved from broth), melted
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon celery seed, optional
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley (or a combination), plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Enriched Chicken Broth
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in matzo meal, seltzer, schmaltz, ginger, celery seed, herbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until combined (mixture will be loose).
  • Cover and refrigerate until mixture stiffens slightly, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Place 2 cups broth in a wide pot. Add water to fill pot to 2 1/2 inches. Bring to a boil; season with 1 tablespoon salt. With dampened hands (to prevent sticking), divide chilled matzo mixture into 6 equal portions. Form each into a sphere.
  • Gently place balls in pot, one at a time. Cover and reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer (do not let boil). Cook, turning them a few times, until puffed and cooked through to center, 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring remaining 10 cups broth and carrots to a boil in a separate pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until carrots are tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer matzo balls to serving bowls. Divide broth and carrots evenly among them; top with more herbs. Serve immediately.

BUBBIE'S HEARTY MATZO BALL SOUP



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This recipe has been in our family for generations. Some family members say it started with our great-great-grandmother Bubbie Rose. My husband, her great-great-grandson, has put his own twist on it by adding extra vegetables and fresh dill which we think sets this soup above the rest. This soup is so good, there's no reason to wait until Passover to enjoy it.

Provided by becky

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 pound) whole chicken
2 (48 ounce) containers chicken broth
4 large carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 large turnip,cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 parsnips, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
½ cup chopped fresh dill
1 ½ cups matzo ball mix
4 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place chicken into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken meat is very tender and falling off the bones, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from pot and pick chicken meat from bones when cool enough to handle, discarding skin and bones. Shred chicken meat.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large soup pot; stir shredded chicken meat, carrots, celery, turnip, parsnips, leek, onion, and dill into broth. Turn heat to low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir matzo ball mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup water together in a bowl. Form mixture into 1-inch balls using wet hands to prevent sticking. Return broth to a boil and gently drop matzo balls into the boiling soup. Reduce heat again and simmer soup until matzo balls have increased in size and are cooked through, about 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 139.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1504.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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