Best 13 Spring Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls Recipes

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Spring chicken soup with matzo balls is a classic Jewish dish that is often enjoyed during the Passover holiday. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with a simple broth of chicken and vegetables, and is then filled with tender matzo balls. The matzo balls, which are made from matzo meal, eggs, and water, add a lightness and heartiness to the soup. This delicious and comforting dish is a perfect way to warm up on a cold day, and it is also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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Making chicken soup is a bit of a "potschke," as my mother would say, but it's not hard - you pretty much throw everything into a pot and forget it. And the matzo balls are made from a mix!

Provided by Jennifer Segal, from my friend Dana Kaminsky

Categories     Soups

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (4-5) pound whole chicken
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
3 turnips, peeled and quartered
6 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (or substitute 1 lb. baby carrots)
5 celery stalks with greens, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
About 10 fresh parsley sprigs
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1-2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (preferably kosher, such as Osem Chicken Style Consommé Instant Soup and Seasoning Mix)
Salt
White pepper
1 box Streit's Matzo Ball Mix (2 bags of matzo mix)
½ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
4 carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup freshly chopped parsley or dill

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, onions, turnips, carrots and celery in a large 12-quart stock pot and add enough water to fill the pan almost to the top, 6-8 quarts. Bring to boil. Let the soup boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, skimming off any froth or scum as it forms. Reduce the heat to low and add the bay leaves, parsley sprigs, celery seed, 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon white pepper. Cover and simmer 3½ hours more. (Note: if you want to use the chicken in the finished soup or for another purpose, remove the chicken from the soup after 90 minutes, pull the meat off the bone and return the carcass to the pot.) Let the soup cool on the stovetop until the pot is no longer hot; then place the soup pot in the refrigerator overnight.
  • The next day, remove the pot from the refrigerator and skim most -- but not all -- of the fat from the surface of the soup. Using tongs, remove the chicken from the soup and discard. Place a colander over a large bowl or pot, and pour the soup through the colander to strain out all the vegetables. Discard the vegetables (they will be too mushy to serve with the soup). Place a fine mesh strainer over a smaller soup pot and strain the soup again to be sure the broth is clear. Discard the remaining solids. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.
  • Follow the instructions on the package to combine the oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the package ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Wet your hands and gently roll the mixture into golf ball-sized balls (do not compact!). Drop the matzo balls into the boiling water. Bring back to a boil, then cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 30 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the matzo balls to a large plate or tupperware container. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: if you're making the matzo balls at the last minute, you can transfer them right from the boiling water into the chicken soup.)
  • Bring the soup to a simmer. Add the chicken bouillon powder, along with more salt and pepper to taste. (The amount of seasoning you add will depend on your personal preference and on how much water you used. I like a well-seasoned soup, so I add about 2 tablespoons of bouillon powder, 2 teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper -- just add the seasoning gradually, tasting as you go, until the soup tastes flavorful.)
  • Add the carrots and cooked matzo balls and simmer until the carrots are cooked and the matzo balls are hot throughout -- both are ready when they float to the surface. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup and the matzo balls can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. Defrost the soup and the matzo balls in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Reheat the soup on the stovetop over medium heat until hot. Once the soup is hot, add the matzo balls and simmer until the matzo balls are soft in the center and heated through.
  • Note: The nutritional information is calculated assuming the meat from the chicken and 2 teaspoons of salt were used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528, Fat 37g, Carbohydrate 12g, Protein 35g, SaturatedFat 9g, Sugar 5g, Fiber 3g, Sodium 757mg, Cholesterol 190mg

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.

SPRING CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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This chicken soup recipe can be served at a Passover seder or anytime. Ginger in the broth and fresh herbs in the matzo balls makes this version of the traditional soup stand out.

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Appetizer     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Leek     Carrot     Spring     Dill     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Soup:
3 medium leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), top 2 inches of dark green parts discarded, then halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into thirds
5 large carrots (about 1 pound), cut into thirds
2 celery ribs, cut into thirds
1 (4- to 4-1/2 pound) chicken (giblets and liver removed)
1 small head garlic, halved crosswise
1/3 cup sliced fresh ginger (unpeeled but skin scrubbed); from one 1/2-ounce piece
15 long fresh flat leaf parsley stems
15 long fresh dill stems
12 black peppercorns
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 quarts cold water
Matzo balls:
1 cup matzo meal, plus 1 tablespoon
1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat
1/2 cup chicken broth (reserved from recipe below)
4 large eggs, separated
Dill sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook broth:
  • Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating them to remove all sand and grit, then lift out and transfer to an 8-quart stockpot.
  • Add all remaining broth ingredients to pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, skimming foam occasionally, 3 hours.
  • Make matzo balls:
  • Stir together matzo meal, parsley, dill, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
  • Work rendered chicken fat into mixture with your fingers until incorporated, then stir in 1/2 cup broth from chicken and yolks. Mixture will be stiff.
  • Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl until they just form soft peaks.
  • Stir one-third of egg whites into matzo mixture to lighten, and then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Chill, covered, 30 minutes. If after being chilled, the matzo mixture is still not firm, add 1 tablespoon additional matzo meal.
  • Finish soup:
  • Transfer chicken from broth to a cutting board to cool. When cool enough to handle, tear chicken into shreds, discarding skin and bones.
  • Remove carrots from broth and once cool, cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Line a large sieve with a double layer of dampened paper towels. Pour broth through sieve into a 5-to 6-quart pot, pressing hard on and discarding solids. Return broth to a simmer.
  • With dampened hands, gently form chilled matzo mixture into roughly 1-inch balls, gently dropping them into simmering soup as formed (this should yield about 20 matzo balls; moisten hands as necessary to prevent sticking).
  • Simmer matzo balls, covered, until just cooked through, about 45 minutes (To test: Halve one matzo ball. It should have a uniformly moist interior; if uncooked, it will be dry in the center).
  • Stir carrots and chicken into hot soup to warm through before serving.
  • Garnish with dill sprigs.

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

GREEN CHICKEN SOUP WITH DILL MATZO BALLS



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Enliven traditional chicken soup with spring-y fennel and a dose of fresh green kale. Dill-flecked matzo balls bring the classic to another level.

Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the matzo balls:
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or chicken schmaltz
1 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup seltzer water
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
For the soup:
1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
3 celery stalks, halved crosswise
3 large carrots, peeled and halved crosswise
2 medium onions, peeled and halved through the root
1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and cored
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh dill with stems, plus more roughly chopped fresh dill for serving
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh parsley with stems, plus more roughly chopped fresh parsley for serving
4-5 ounces Tuscan kale (about 1/2 bunch), stemmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch ribbons
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For the soup:
  • Place chicken, celery, carrots, onions, fennel, garlic, bay leaf, and parsley and dill with stems in a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 1". Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low. Gently simmer, partially covered, skimming off any foam that accumulates, until chicken is very tender and falling off the bone, about 1 1/2-2 hours.
  • While the soup is simmering, make the matzo balls: Using a fork, mix together the eggs, oil, matzo meal, seltzer water, dill, and 2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and keep water at a simmer.
  • Moisten your hands with water. Scoop out a rounded tablespoonful of chilled matzo ball batter and very gently pat into a 1" ball (avoid squeezing too hard or rolling too much). Drop into simmering water and repeat with remaining batter. Cover pot and gently simmer until matzo balls are tender and puffed, 40-45 minutes. Drain matzo balls and return to the pot; cover and keep in a warm place.
  • Remove chicken and vegetables from the chicken broth with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board; let rest until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids. Return the strained broth to the pot. Using your fingers, remove chicken meat from bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Slice vegetables into bite-size pieces. Place chicken and vegetables in broth, cover pot, and set aside in a warm place until ready to serve.
  • To serve, add kale to broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until kale softens, 3-5 minutes. Season soup generously with salt and pepper.
  • Divide matzo balls among bowls and ladle soup on top. Garnish with chopped parsley and dill before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Matzo balls can be cooled to room temperature, then stored, covered, in the fridge up to 1 day. Soup can be made until just before adding kale, cooled to room temperature, then stored in a covered container in the fridge up to 1 day. Reheat, then add kale and simmer for a few minutes before serving.

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.

KOSHER CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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Delicious herbs fill the matzo balls with great flavor, and the long-simmered soup is so good. If you make it in a pressure cooker, the chicken soup can be ready in 45 minutes.

Provided by Tamar Genger

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

Time 14h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut up
2 small yellow onions, diced
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
3 carrots, cut into chunks
1 bunch fresh dill
1 bay leaf
3 quarts water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup matzo meal
3 quarts water, or as needed
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To make the soup on the stovetop, combine chicken, onions, celery, carrots, dill, bay leaf, and 3 quarts water in a large pot. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for at least five hours. Skim the surface of the soup occasionally to remove any foam that develops.
  • Remove the chicken and vegetables from the broth; discard vegetables. Strain the broth, cool, and refrigerate overnight. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the chicken meat from the bones, and chop or shred the meat; cover and refrigerate.
  • To make the soup in a pressure cooker, add chicken, onions, celery, carrots, dill, bay leaf, and water to the pressure cooker as directed in step 1, seal the pressure cooker, and bring it up to full pressure. Reduce the heat, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to drop naturally. Remove chicken and vegetables from broth. Strain the broth; discard vegetables. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove chicken meat from bones as directed in step 2.
  • Combine vegetable oil, eggs, basil, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a bowl; mix well. Stir in the matzo meal, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Bring at least 3 quarts of water, or as needed, and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Using wet hands, gently shape the matzo mixture into balls about 2 inches across and drop them in the boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Skim the fat off the chilled chicken broth and place broth in a pot over medium heat. Add salt to taste and the reserved cooked chicken, if desired (see Cook's Note). Transfer the cooked matzo balls to the chicken soup and heat to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 147.9 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 860.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS



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Provided by Ron Ben-Israel

Time 15h

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

5 pounds chicken bones with some meat on them (backs, necks, wings, etc.)
10 cloves garlic, whole
6 celery stalks with leaves on, cut into pieces
4 carrots, large dice
4 medium onions, quartered
1 bunch fresh parsley
4 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons whole peppercorn
4 cloves
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup seltzer
2 tablespoons schmaltz, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
Pinch ground pepper
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup matzo meal
Carrot, sliced on the bias
Celery, sliced on the bias
Fresh dill, plucked
Cooked chicken pieces, shredded
Fresh lemon juice

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



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For our matzoballs, whipped egg whites provide a light,airy texture, while chicken fat lends a velvety softness and complex flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup chicken fat, melted
12 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarsely chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk yolks, fat, 1/2 cup stock, and the salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper. Stir in matzo meal and parsley.
  • Put egg whites into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Add to matzo mixture; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring remaining stock to a boil in a large pot. Scoop out 1 1/2-inch balls of the matzo mixture, and add to stock. Reduce heat. Cover, and simmer until matzo balls are slightly firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Garnish with dill.

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

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO



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Try our matzo ball soup recipe! This chicken soup with matzo balls is made with rotisserie chicken. Our matzo ball soup recipe is perfect for cold days.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 eggs
3/4 cup matzo meal
3 Tbsp. oil
3 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
3 carrots, peeled, finely chopped
1 large stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tsp. peppercorns
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate 15 min.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6 to 8 min. or until tender. Stir in broth, chicken, carrots, celery, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf and pepper.
  • Wet hands and shape matzo dough into 16 (1-inch) balls. Bring soup to boil. Add matzo balls; cover. Simmer 20 min. or until vegetables are tender and matzo balls are cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese and flour with 1/4 cup hot broth in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually stir cream cheese mixture into soup until blended; cover and simmer 5 min.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, placing 2 matzo balls in each. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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This warming chicken broth is a traditional Jewish recipe that reminds Jamie Cullum of home. Try it with challah bread for a filling family meal

Provided by Jamie Cullum

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 chicken with extra giblets (use kosher chicken, if you like)
3 chicken stock cubes (use kosher stock, if you like)
1 bay leaf
10 peppercorns
4 carrots , sliced
2 onions , peeled, root intact
2 celery sticks , sliced
1 swede , peeled and cut into chunks
½ small pack parsley , roughly chopped
challah bread , to serve (optional)
1 ½ tbsp fat from the chicken soup
1 egg , beaten
100g matzo meal

Steps:

  • Wipe the chicken with kitchen paper and put in a large saucepan with the giblets. Cover with water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Skim away any scum with a large spoon or ladle every few mins for about 30 mins until no more comes to the surface. Crumble in the stock cubes and add the bay leaf, peppercorns and vegetables.
  • Bring to the boil again, then reduce the heat to very low. Cover and simmer gently for 3-3 1 /2 hrs.
  • Leave the soup to cool a little, then transfer to the fridge overnight.
  • Once chilled, the fat from the soup will rise to the top. Save 11 /2 tbsp for the matzo balls and set aside, then use a large spoon to remove as much as you can. Remove the chicken, shred all the meat, then add it back to the pan. Put the soup back on the heat and skim away any remaining fat while you bring it to the boil.
  • Meanwhile, make the matzo balls by combining the fat, egg, matzo meal and 1/2 tbsp warm water. Stir into a paste, adding a little more water if needed, then chill for 10-15 mins. Roll into about 12 small balls. Dampen your hands if the mixture is too sticky.
  • Drop the matzo balls into the soup for a few mins. Scatter with parsley and serve with challah bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality your ingredients are, the tastier your soup will be. Try to use organic, free-range chicken, fresh vegetables, and homemade matzo balls.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the vegetables and matzo balls to the soup, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will make the soup cloudy.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the soup as you're making it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
  • Let the soup simmer: The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Matzo balls with chicken soup are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a variety of toppings, such as fresh herbs, a dollop of sour cream, or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Spring chicken soup with matzo balls is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's hearty, flavorful, and comforting, and it's also relatively easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of matzo ball soup that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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