Hearty Jewish Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

Name: Hearty Jewish Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 2 quarts cold water; 8 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 parsnip, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 bunch fresh dill weed, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2.5 cups matzo meal; 6 eggs; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons salt

Experience the comfort of traditional Jewish chicken soup elevated by tender matzo balls. Perfect for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

270 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories525kcal

carbohydrates40g

fat27g

protein32g

sodium721mg

Soup Jewish American

Ingredients

1 whole chicken

2 quarts cold water

8 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 parsnip, chopped

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1 bunch fresh dill weed, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2.5 cups matzo meal

6 eggs

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Place chicken breast-side down into a large pot; add enough cold water to reach about 3 inches from the top. Add carrots, celery, parsnip, onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, partially covered, for 2 hours without letting the soup boil. Skim any fat from the top of the soup.

Add garlic, partially cover, and simmer for another 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, mix matzo meal, eggs, oil, salt, and 1/4 cup of broth from the soup. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Roll matzo mixture into approximately 16 balls. Wet your hands to prevent the dough from sticking. Drop matzoh balls into boiling water, cover, and cook for about 35 minutes.

While the matzo balls cook, remove chicken from the soup; discard bones and skin. Strain broth, reserving vegetables. Return broth to the pot along with chicken and vegetables. Remove cooked matzo balls using a slotted spoon; add them to the soup.