SCALLION AND GINGER MATZO BALL SOUP

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Scallion and Ginger Matzo Ball Soup image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks or thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
One 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
4 scallions, sliced on a bias into 1-inch pieces
2 large carrots, chopped into coins
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
Toasted sesame oil, for serving
Sambal oelek, for serving
1 cup matzo meal
Kosher salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, separated
4 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • For the soup: Season the chicken all over with the salt. Tie up the ginger in a piece of cheesecloth (or put in a tea bag or tea ball). Put the chicken and ginger in a large pot with the soy sauce, scallions, carrots and 8 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and simmer about 1 hour, skimming the foam off of the top when needed.
  • For the matzo balls: In a large bowl, combine the matzo meal and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in the oil, egg yolks, scallions and 1/4 cup of the soup. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until fluffy but not stiff. Fold the whites into the yolk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. When cool enough to handle, use a fork or your hands to pull the meat from the bones; reserve the meat. Return the soup to a very low simmer while you make the matzo balls.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Roll tablespoon-size balls of the matzo mixture. Boil in the salted water until fluffy, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Return the meat to the soup and simmer until warmed through. When ready to serve, stir the black vinegar into the soup. Serve the matzo balls in the soup with a drizzle of sesame oil and a plop of sambal oelek.

Penny Gill
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I love the addition of scallions and ginger to this soup. It gives it a really unique flavor.


Cherylee rolfe
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling.


Molly Sanger
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Kabugu Swadam
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This soup is delicious! I especially love the scallions and ginger.


Sagor Fk
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I'm not a huge fan of matzo balls, but this soup was really good. The scallions and ginger add a lot of flavor.


Gideon Njoroge
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover matzo balls. It's also a great way to get your veggies in.


chater
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I love the addition of scallions and ginger to this soup. It gives it a really unique flavor.


Teodor Monev
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling.


Ian Seghers
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Max Boy Max Boy
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This soup is delicious! I especially love the scallions and ginger.


Eva Ishot
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I'm not a huge fan of matzo balls, but this soup was really good. The scallions and ginger add a lot of flavor.


khizar pasha
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover matzo balls. It's also a great way to get your veggies in.


Felipe Rodriguez
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I love the addition of scallions and ginger to this soup. It gives it a really unique flavor.


MGW BAV
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the scallions and ginger add a nice touch of flavor.


Brent Johnston
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I've never had matzo ball soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The soup is flavorful and the matzo balls are light and fluffy.


Online TV channel
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This soup is delicious! The scallions and ginger give it a really unique flavor.


Ch Rizwan Goraya
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the addition of scallions and ginger.


Omid Naseri
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This soup is amazing! I've made it a few times now and it's always a hit. The scallions and ginger add a really nice flavor.