HOMEMADE MATZO BALL SOUP
My mother is of Russian descent and would make this for Friday night dinner while I was growing up. It's a very comforting soup that brings back many happy memories. -Bernice Polak, New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h55m
Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place chicken and water in a 8-qt. soup kettle. Cover and bring to a boil; skim fat. Add carrots, onion and celery. Fold dill in half and wrap many times with thread or kitchen string; add to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover but keep lid ajar and simmer for 2-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, combine first six matzo ball ingredients in a medium bowl. Add enough water to make a thick pancake-like batter. Refrigerate for 2 hours (mixture thickens as it stands). , Remove and discard onion, celery and dill from broth. Remove chicken and allow to cool; debone and cut into chunks. Skim fat from broth. Return chicken to kettle. Add the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer. , To complete matzo balls, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a 5-qt. Dutch oven. With very wet hands, form heaping teaspoonfuls of batter into balls. If mixture is too thin, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of matzo meal. , Drop balls into boiling water. They will sink when dropped but will rise in a few minutes. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and add to simmering soup. Add noodles; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Rahman Ali
[email protected]The matzo balls in this soup were too dense and heavy. They didn't have a light and fluffy texture.
Voow zainab
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the flavor of this soup. It's a little too bland for my taste.
Shahzada Gak
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a little too complicated. There are a lot of ingredients and steps involved.
George Madge
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The broth was a little bland and the matzo balls were too dense.
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[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any matzo ball soup lover. It's so flavorful and the matzo balls are perfect.
Wail Zeno
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
MARUGHU MOMODU
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a Shabbat dinner. It's hearty and filling, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shane Hirvi
[email protected]I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a delicious meal ready to go when I'm short on time.
Johnny Willis
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
DonDon Squad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of matzo ball soup, but this recipe is really good. The soup is flavorful and the matzo balls are light and fluffy.
Thehaikyuu Bebe
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and filling.
Muhammad Auwal
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so comforting and delicious. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Thella Thabang
[email protected]This is the best matzo ball soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the matzo balls are so light and fluffy.
Local Kanaka
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The matzo balls are always light and fluffy.
Ashok Kc
[email protected]This is my go-to matzo ball soup recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Victor Clichenko
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's still just as good the next day.
pawan Basnet
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The matzo balls were especially good.
Ammar Ch
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the matzo balls are the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kyree Miller
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of matzo ball soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is so flavorful and the matzo balls are so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Obydul Islam
[email protected]This matzo ball soup is the best I've ever had! The broth is so flavorful and the matzo balls are light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.