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Matzo Ball Chicken Soup Recipe

A comforting and traditional soup perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Soup

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

Matzo Balls

  • 1 cup Matzo Meal
  • 4 large Eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup Chicken Fat or oil
  • 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.
  2. 2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until chicken is cooked through.
  3. 3. Remove chicken from the pot, shred the meat, and return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, chicken fat (or oil), water, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. With wet hands, form the matzo mixture into balls and drop them into the simmering soup. Cook for another 30 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Matzo Ball, Soup
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