SEPHARDIC CHICKEN SOUP WITH SOFRITO AND HERBED MATZO BALLS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 3h13m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To make the matzo balls, bring a large pot of salted water or chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Whisk the eggs, oils, chicken fat, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, add the matzo meal and sift in the baking powder. Mix together, then fold into the eggs. Cover with plastic wrap, pressed tightly against the batter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Moisten your hands lightly with water and form the matzo mixture into 24 walnut-sized balls. Carefully drop the matzo balls into the water or broth. Reduce the heat to medium and partially cover. Simmer gently until the matzo balls are cooked through, about 40 minutes. Using a skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer the matzo balls to a large bowl of cold water.
- Meanwhile, make the soup. Bring the chicken pieces and stock to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat, skimming off the foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the soup. Remove and discard the skin, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, and reserve the meat until service. Return the remaining bones back to the broth and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more to further develop the soup's flavor.
- While the soup is simmering, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, red and green peppers, cilantro, garlic and saffron. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables in the sofrito are tender, but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the hot sauce, if using. Set the sofrito aside.
- When ready to serve, strain the soup and discard the bones. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the sofrito and chicken pieces. Add the matzo balls and simmer until the matzo balls are heated through, about 5 minutes. (The soup and matzo balls can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, cooled, covered, and refrigerated. Reheat before serving.)
- Ladle the soup, along with sofrito, chicken and matzo balls into bowls and serve hot, with an optional drizzle of the additional melted chicken fat (schmaltz).
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Vincent Vanenge
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any chicken soup lover. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the matzo balls are light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Demissieb
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and delicious. I love the way the flavors all come together. I especially love the matzo balls. They're so light and fluffy.
Milon Hosen
[email protected]I've never made matzo balls before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfect and the soup was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ledile Legora
[email protected]I'm a big fan of chicken soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. The broth is so flavorful and the matzo balls are always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe!
ABDULLA
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with a roaster chicken and it turned out delicious. The broth was so flavorful and the matzo balls were perfect.
Jayeola Ayomide
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The broth was so flavorful and the matzo balls were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mian Arham
[email protected]This soup was a little too rich for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The flavor was great though and the matzo balls were perfect.
ADIA BILLIONS
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is so flavorful and the matzo balls are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bahadar Bahadar
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I especially love the matzo balls. They're so light and fluffy.
Ashanite Mendonca
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors is just perfect. I love the way the freshness of the herbs complements the richness of the broth.
Thug life
[email protected]This soup is a labor of love, but it's worth every minute. The broth is rich and flavorful, the sofrito adds a lovely depth of flavor, and the matzo balls are light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!