If you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day, look no further than angel family chicken soup with matzo balls. This classic Jewish dish is made with a flavorful chicken broth, tender pieces of chicken, and light and fluffy matzo balls. It's the perfect soup to warm you up from the inside out, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
Steps:
- For the matzo balls: Combine the matzo meal, salt, pepper and onion powder 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, 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.
ANGEL FAMILY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
This recipe has been passed down for generations in the Angel family. Using fresh ingredients gives this healthy soup a rich flavor.
Provided by JacobAngel
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place raw chicken in a large stockpot.
- Add parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, dill, and parsley to the stockpot; cover with water, and boil until the chicken is 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) or begins to fall apart, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from the stock and set aside for another use.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add matzo meal to the bowl with eggs and oil, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove matzo mixture from the refrigerator and gently hand-roll into 1 inch balls. Be careful not to over-roll as this can make the matzo balls tough.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken stock. Place matzo balls into the stock and simmer until they are soft, at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the matzo balls into the soup pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place pieces of the roasted chicken into soup bowls and ladle the chicken soup with matzo balls over it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
"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
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.
CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP
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
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.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
Provided by Ron Ben-Israel
Time 15h
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the chicken stock: Place the chicken bones, garlic, celery, carrots, onions, parsley, salt, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves in a 10-quart or larger pressure cooker. Pour in about 16 cups water to just cover ingredients by 1 inch. Add more water if necessary but do not fill more than two-thirds of the pot. Cover and lock the lid. Bring to pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. (If the cooker has two levels of pressure, cook on the lowest.) Adjust the heat to maintain pressure, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Let the pressure subside by itself (natural method), or if in a rush, run cold water over the lid for a few minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a colander lined with layers of cheesecloth. Discard the solids.
- Cool uncovered and refrigerate overnight until the fat floats and solidifies. Remove the fat and save a small amount for matzo balls.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Important to bring to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before using. Freeze up to 6 months.
- For the matzo balls: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the seltzer, schmaltz, salt, pepper and eggs. Then in a separate bowl, add the baking soda to the matzo meal and mix together. Next, add the matzo meal mixture into the egg mixture while stirring to a loose consistency. It will look watery, like a loose porridge. If it becomes too thick, either don't add the full amount of matzo meal or add a bit more seltzer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Fill a large pot with water and salt and bring to a simmer. With wet hands, roll out balls and gently drop to the water. Simmer until tender, light and fluffy in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. (To test centers, insert a toothpick, which should slide easily all the way through.) Allow to cool in the water undisturbed. Refrigerate in the cooking liquid or transfer to chicken soup.
- Serve with assorted garnishes.
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
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 SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
Steps:
- Place chicken in water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Skim fat that rises to top with large spoon. Repeat 2 more times or as needed. Add vegetables and herbs. Cover and let simmer for 3 hours.
- Place chicken skin and onion in a saute pan over low heat. Render fat out of chicken skin. Strain and reserve fat. Discard solids. (Fat can be refrigerated up to 1 week). Lightly beat eggs then add chicken fat. Stir in matzo meal. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Add seltzer and chicken broth. Stir in, but don't overwork batter, as that will cause tough and chewy matzo balls. Cover mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours. Form into 2-inch balls. Drop softly with slotted spoon into chicken soup or salted water. Bring to boil. Cook 30 to 40 minutes, covered tightly (no peeking.) Serve in strained chicken soup or broth.
- Yield: 8 balls
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
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
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
ANGEL FAMILY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
This recipe has been passed down for generations in the Angel family. Using fresh ingredients gives this healthy soup a rich flavor.
Provided by JacobAngel
Categories Chicken Soup
Time 3h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place raw chicken in a large stockpot.
- Add parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, dill, and parsley to the stockpot; cover with water, and boil until the chicken is 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) or begins to fall apart, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from the stock and set aside for another use.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add matzo meal to the bowl with eggs and oil, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove matzo mixture from the refrigerator and gently hand-roll into 1 inch balls. Be careful not to over-roll as this can make the matzo balls tough.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken stock. Place matzo balls into the stock and simmer until they are soft, at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the matzo balls into the soup pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place pieces of the roasted chicken into soup bowls and ladle the chicken soup with matzo balls over it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ANGEL FAMILY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
This recipe has been passed down for generations in the Angel family. Using fresh ingredients gives this healthy soup a rich flavor.
Provided by JacobAngel
Categories Chicken Soup
Time 3h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place raw chicken in a large stockpot.
- Add parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, dill, and parsley to the stockpot; cover with water, and boil until the chicken is 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) or begins to fall apart, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from the stock and set aside for another use.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add matzo meal to the bowl with eggs and oil, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove matzo mixture from the refrigerator and gently hand-roll into 1 inch balls. Be careful not to over-roll as this can make the matzo balls tough.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken stock. Place matzo balls into the stock and simmer until they are soft, at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the matzo balls into the soup pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place pieces of the roasted chicken into soup bowls and ladle the chicken soup with matzo balls over it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ANGEL FAMILY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
This recipe has been passed down for generations in the Angel family. Using fresh ingredients gives this healthy soup a rich flavor.
Provided by JacobAngel
Categories Chicken Soup
Time 3h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place raw chicken in a large stockpot.
- Add parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, dill, and parsley to the stockpot; cover with water, and boil until the chicken is 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) or begins to fall apart, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from the stock and set aside for another use.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add matzo meal to the bowl with eggs and oil, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove matzo mixture from the refrigerator and gently hand-roll into 1 inch balls. Be careful not to over-roll as this can make the matzo balls tough.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken stock. Place matzo balls into the stock and simmer until they are soft, at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the matzo balls into the soup pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place pieces of the roasted chicken into soup bowls and ladle the chicken soup with matzo balls over it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
ANGEL FAMILY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS
This recipe has been passed down for generations in the Angel family. Using fresh ingredients gives this healthy soup a rich flavor.
Provided by JacobAngel
Categories Chicken Soup
Time 3h
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place raw chicken in a large stockpot.
- Add parsnips, carrots, celery, onion, dill, and parsley to the stockpot; cover with water, and boil until the chicken is 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) or begins to fall apart, about 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from the stock and set aside for another use.
- Whisk together eggs and oil in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add matzo meal to the bowl with eggs and oil, stirring until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove matzo mixture from the refrigerator and gently hand-roll into 1 inch balls. Be careful not to over-roll as this can make the matzo balls tough.
- In a separate pot, heat chicken stock. Place matzo balls into the stock and simmer until they are soft, at least 1 hour.
- Transfer the matzo balls into the soup pot with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve, place pieces of the roasted chicken into soup bowls and ladle the chicken soup with matzo balls over it. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
MURIEL'S CHICKEN SOUP WITH ALMOND MATZO BALLS
Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Passover Almond Chill Kosher Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make matzo balls:
- Beat together eggs and oil in a bowl. Add matzo meal, almonds, dill, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and 1/3 cup stock, stirring until blended. Cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
- Shape and cook matzo balls:
- Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water to a simmer.
- Roll matzo mixture into 1-inch balls (about 25) with dampened hands and transfer to an oiled plate.
- Cook matzo balls in simmering water, covered, until cooked through, about 40 minutes. To test for doneness, halve a matzo ball: It should have a moist, uniform texture (if it's not quite ready, there will be a dry, yellowish center).
- While matzo balls are cooking, bring remaining 6 cups stock to a simmer and season with salt and pepper. Transfer matzo balls with a slotted spoon to broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chicken soup, so feel free to add your own personal touches.
- Make a big batch: Chicken soup is a great meal to freeze, so it's worth making a big batch so you can enjoy it all week long.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include matzo balls, noodles, vegetables, and herbs.
Conclusion:
Chicken soup is a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're feeling under the weather or just in need of a warm and hearty meal, make a pot of chicken soup.
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