JEWISH CHICKEN SOUP
This is a traditional recipe good for anything that ails you. It's the absolute best when you've got the flu, and it's great the second and third day. Note, these matzoh balls are 'sinkers'. These are traditional matzoh balls, as this recipe was passed down from my great-grandmother who needed to make them as heavy as possible to feed a hungry family during lean times. Cut the matzoh meal by 1/2 cup to lighten the load.
Provided by Layla
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the chicken into a large pot with the breast side down. Fill with enough cold water to reach about 3 inches from the top of the pot. Add the onion, carrot, parsnip, celery and dill. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook, partially covered for 2 hours. Do not let the soup boil. Skim any fat from the top of the soup, and add the garlic cloves. Partially cover, and simmer for another 2 hours for best flavor.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the matzo meal, eggs, oil, salt, and 1/4 cup of the broth from the chicken soup. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes to set up.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a rolling boil. Roll the matzo mixture into about 16 balls. Wet your hands to keep the dough from sticking to them. Drop the balls into boiling water, cover, and cook for about 35 minutes.
- While the matzo balls are cooking, strain the broth from the chicken soup. Return the broth to the pot. Remove the bones and skin from the chicken and cut into pieces. Return to the soup, or leave the soup as a broth, and reserve the chicken for other uses. Remove the matzo balls from the water, and serve in the hot chicken soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 212.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 720.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
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[email protected]This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it.
Beauty Treasure
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to chicken soup recipe.
Willem De lange
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and satisfying.
a wiz0009
[email protected]I love that this soup is so healthy and nutritious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Aqsa Waseem09
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very versatile, so you can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Cherokee Smith
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the rich flavor and the tender chicken. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
HajjKop Skills
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different chicken soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and delicious, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Peggy Frazier
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver when I'm feeling sick. It's so soothing and comforting, and it always helps me feel better. I also love that it's so easy to make.
Muhammed Yasir
[email protected]I'm not Jewish, but I love this soup! It's so delicious and easy to make. I always add a few extra carrots and celery, and I sometimes use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
navrick williamson
[email protected]This soup is the ultimate comfort food! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it just warms your soul. I've been making it for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.