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Classic Matzo Ball Soup

Name: Classic Matzo Ball Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: Freshly-ground black pepper to taste; 2 large carrots, sliced; 2 large celery stalks with leaves on, chopped; 1 5-6 pound chicken; Optional: fresh dill or parsley for garnish; 3 Eggs; 3 sprigs fresh dill; 1 cup matzo meal; 1 onion, quartered; 3 sprigs parsley; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup seltzer water; 4 tablespoons chicken fat or vegetable oil

By Foodista45 min6 servings

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,

Instructions

1
Wash 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.
2
Add celery, carrots, onion, herbs, salt and pepper and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes.
3
Pour 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.
4
Add 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.
5
Add the matzo balls, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
6
Serve immediately.
7
Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.