Matzo Ball Soup
This traditional soup tastes best when made the day before serving. Gently reheat the matzo balls in a small amount of the soup before serving.
SERVES 12
INGREDIENTS
Soup:
- 1 whole roasting chicken
- 3 whole carrots, cut into large chunks
- 4 celery sticks (stalks and tops), cut into large chunks
- 2 whole onions, quartered
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 parsnip, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
Matzo balls:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons soup stock (from this recipe) or water
To prepare the soup: Use kitchen shears to cut the whole chicken into quarters. Place the chicken into a stockpot; fill the stockpot with water to cover chicken. Bring the stockpot to a boil. Skim off any impurities that rise to the top of the water. Add the rest of the ingredients for the soup. Reduce heat and let simmer, partially covered, for approximately 1½ hours, or until tender.
To prepare the matzo balls: Mix the egg yolks with the oil in a medium-size mixing bowl. Mix together the matzo meal, salt, and soup stock or water; add to the egg yolk mixture and stir to blend. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Fold the egg whites into the matzo mixture until just blended; refrigerate for 40 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator; make heaping tablespoon-size balls.
Strain the soup, reserving the chicken for another use. Reserve the carrots. Put the strained soup back into the stockpot. Bring back to a low boil and carefully drop the matzo balls into the soup. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes.
Serve the matzo ball soup in warmed soup cups with a few slices of the reserved carrots.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 330 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 21g | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g
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