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Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls

A comforting chicken soup with fluffy matzo balls, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Soup Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 large Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Matzo Ball Ingredients

  • 1 cup Matzo Meal
  • 4 large Eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup Chicken Fat or Oil melted
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2. While the soup is simmering, prepare the matzo balls. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, melted chicken fat or oil, water, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3. Wet your hands and form the matzo mixture into balls about the size of a walnut. Drop them into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Soup, Matzo Balls
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