
Classic Matzo Ball Soup
Classic Matzo Ball Soup is a dairy free recipe with 6 servings. For $1.7 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 39g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 612 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have onion, chicken, celery stalks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 16 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 79%, which is solid. Similar recipes include Matzo Ball Soup, MATZO BALL SOUP, and Matzo Ball Soup.
Diets
Ingredients

pepper
6 servings

carrots
2 large

celery stalks
2 large

chicken
5 pound

optional: dill
6 servings

eggs
3

dill
3 sprigs

matzo meal
1 cup

onion
1

parsley
3 sprigs

salt
0.25 teaspoon

salt and pepper
6 servings

seltzer water
0.25 cup

vegetable oil
4 tablespoons
Cooking in Steps
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1Wash the chicken with cold water and place in pot. Cover with water and bring to a simmer (do not boil or your broth won't be clear).Skim off bubbling foam as it forms.
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broth
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2Add celery, carrots, onion, herbs, salt and pepper and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes.
salt and pepper
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celery
herbs
onion
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3Pour soup through strainer and let cool. When broth has completely cooled, remove the chicken meat and skim off the fat and save for the matzo balls.In a mixing bowl, mix together 4 eggs and 4 tablespoons chicken fat (or vegetable oil). Stir in the matzo meal and salt.
vegetable oil
chicken meat
chicken fat
matzo meal
broth
matzo
egg
salt
mixing bowl
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4Add 1/4 selter water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.Form the matzo dough into teaspoon-size balls.Bring the chicken broth to a boil.
chicken broth
dough
matzo
water
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5Add the matzo balls, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
matzo
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6Serve immediately.
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7Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.
fresh dill
parsley