JEWISH CHICKEN SOUP
This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you. It's the absolute best when you've got the flu, and it's great the second and third day. Note, these matzoh balls are 'sinkers'. These are traditional matzoh balls, as this recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother who needed to make them as heavy as possible to feed a hungry family during lean times. Cut the matzoh meal by 1/2 cup to lighten the load.
Provided by Layla
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken into a large pot with the breast side down. Fill with enough cold water to reach about 3 inches from the top of the pot. Add the onion, carrot, parsnip, celery and dill. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook, partially covered for 2 hours. Do not let the soup boil. Skim any fat from the top of the soup, and add the garlic cloves. Partially cover, and simmer for another 2 hours for best flavor.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the matzo meal, eggs, oil, salt, and 1/4 cup of the broth from the chicken soup. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set up.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil. Roll the matzo mixture into about 16 balls. Wet your hands to keep the dough from sticking to them. Drop the balls into boiling water, cover, and cook for about 35 minutes.
- While the matzo balls are cooking, strain the broth from the chicken soup. Return the broth to the pot. Remove the bones and skin from the chicken and cut into pieces. Return to the soup, or leave the soup as a broth, and reserve the chicken for other uses. Remove the matzo balls from the water, and serve in the hot chicken soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 720.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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Ndashe Chanda
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting.
Voris Houston
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's always there for me when I need it.
Mandeep Jhandi
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.
devid mardoche cothias
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.
kazi taher
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it. It was the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Critique You
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any chicken soup lover. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Aadil Writes2
[email protected]I've tried many chicken soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and comforting.
MD JOWEL RANA
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Rebecca Kern
[email protected]I love the addition of the dill in this recipe. It really gives the soup a unique flavor.
David Kunitz
[email protected]This is my go-to soup recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
md habib khan bzas
[email protected]I made this soup for my sick friend and she said it was the best soup she'd ever had.
Aero TV
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. I love the way the chicken and vegetables all come together in the broth.
Aphiwe Mxokozeli
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
anju giri
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver when I'm feeling sick. It always makes me feel better.
Aaliyah Toraub
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients are all things I had on hand.
Bianca Favini
[email protected]This is the best chicken soup recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the addition of the matzo balls.