Best 7 Butter Balls For Chicken Broth Or Noodle Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of homemade chicken broth or noodle soup elevated with the addition of delectable butter balls. These rich and flavorful butter balls, crafted from a simple blend of butter, flour, and seasonings, add a velvety texture and an extra layer of umami to your soups. Discover two variations of this culinary delight: the classic butter balls and the herb-infused butter balls. The classic butter balls offer a timeless taste that complements any soup, while the herb-infused butter balls introduce a delightful aromatic dimension with the addition of fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, and rosemary. Both variations promise to transform your ordinary soup into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST MATZO BALL SOUP RECIPE



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We've tested every trick in the book to figure out exactly how to make the perfect matzo balls-whatever that means to you.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Lunch     Dinner     Entree     Side Dish     Snack     Appetizer     Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres     Soups and Stews

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup seltzer or water (see note)
1/4 cup Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) or neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil (see note)
1 cup matzo meal
1/8 to 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional; see note)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
3 quarts good-quality homemade chicken stock , divided
Finely diced carrot and celery, for garnish
2 fresh dill sprigs, plus picked fresh dill fronds for garnish

Steps:

  • Meanwhile, divide stock evenly between two pots, season both with salt, and bring to a simmer. Add diced carrots and celery and dill sprigs to one pot and simmer until just tender; discard dill sprigs and keep warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 208 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1426 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 28 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BUTTER BALLS II



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Rich, buttery cookies.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add flour, and beat at low speed until well blended, stir in pecans.
  • Shape into one inch balls. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Remove and put on wire rack to cool. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

CREAM OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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We were at a restaurant, and my husband exclaimed, "You can make better soup than this!" A challenge! We began discussing what we'd add and take out, and soon came up with this comforting soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions
2 celery ribs
4 cups water
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Chop one onion and one celery rib; set aside. Cut remaining onion and celery into chunks; place in a Dutch oven. Add the water, chicken, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and strain broth; set both aside. , In the same pan, saute chopped onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the canned broth, carrot, potato, bouillon, basil and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Add noodles. Return to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Cut chicken into chunks; add to soup. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk; heat through., Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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When you don't have time to make your soup totally from scratch, this is a very easy, very good substitute.

Provided by MARYVM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth
½ pound chopped cooked chicken breast
1 ½ cups egg noodles
1 cup sliced carrots
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes. Pour in chicken and vegetable broths and stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1356.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN MATZO BALL SOUP



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A comforting soup to serve any time of the year.

Provided by hillrockra

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
½ cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 tablespoon water
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium carrot, cut into 2 inch julienne strips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix eggs with the melted butter or margarine. Stir in matzo meal, parsley, salt, pepper, and water to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth and carrots to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to a simmer. Shape the matzo dough into 12 balls. (For easier shaping, dip hands in cold water from time to time). Drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 252.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

GERMAN BUTTERBALLS



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Make and share this German Butterballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     German

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all together, and roll into walnut size balls.
  • Drop into a light boiling to a simmer chicken stock.
  • Always try one first.
  • If it breaks apart, add one more egg to bind.
  • Different breads and dryness makes this not always perfection.

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN BALLS



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Try making these sweet & sour chicken balls at home with this easy recipe. These satisfying chicken bites paired with a tangy dipping sauce are irresistible

Provided by Kwoklyn Wan

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

125g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
160ml semi-skimmed milk
1 tbsp groundnut oil, plus extra for deep-frying
4 chicken breasts cut into 3cm cubes
240ml orange juice
3 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp cornflour, mixed with 6 tbsp water

Steps:

  • First, make the sauce. Put the orange juice, sugar, tomato purée, ketchup and vinegar in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins. Slowly pour in the cornflour mixture, a little at a time, stirring continuously until you have the desired consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and 1 tsp salt together in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, milk and 1 tbsp oil together in a separate bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well to create a smooth paste. Add the chicken pieces and mix, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated.
  • Fill a deep saucepan or wok no more than a third full with oil and heat to 170C, or until a cube of bread dropped in browns within 30 seconds. Carefully lower the coated chicken pieces into the oil, one piece at a time, and fry in batches of five for about 5-6 mins each batch until golden brown and cooked through. If you have a food probe thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 78C. If you don't have a thermometer, cut a chicken piece in half to ensure the juices run clear.
  • Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack set over a baking tray lined with kitchen paper, or on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Serve with the sweet & sour sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 2.06 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose quality butter: Use unsalted butter with at least 82% butterfat content.
  • Chill the butter: Chilling the butter helps it hold its shape and makes it easier to work with.
  • Use a pastry blender or fork: To blend the butter into the flour, use a pastry blender or a fork. Avoid using your hands, as the warmth from your hands can melt the butter.
  • Work quickly: When making the butter balls, work quickly to prevent the butter from melting.
  • Use an ice cream scoop: An ice cream scoop is a great way to measure out uniform butter balls.
  • Freeze the butter balls: Freezing the butter balls helps them keep their shape and makes them easier to add to the soup.

Conclusion:

Butter balls are a delicious and easy way to add flavor and richness to your chicken broth or noodle soup. They're also a great way to use up leftover butter. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own butter balls at home. So next time you're making soup, give butter balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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