TURKEY MATZO BALL SOUP
Soup is always an obvious choice for leftover turkey. And while I'm pleased with my matzo ball skills, I'm not sure how truly authentic these are, although mine are quite light and tender.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place leftover turkey (meat, bones, skin) into a stock pot. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 ribs chopped celery and water or chicken broth (or half of each). Bring to a simmer over high heat; reduce heat to low and continue to cook at a low simmer. Skim off scum as it forms, but don't remove any fat. Cook until broth is rich and any turkey meat has been rendered flavorless, about 3 hours. While broth cooks, skim off fat as it rises to the surface and save it in a bowl. Save about 4 tablespoons turkey fat.
- After removing surface fat, strain broth into a bowl.
- Lightly whisk 2 eggs in a separate mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons cooled rendered turkey fat and whisk to mix. Whisk in salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix in seltzer water. Add matzo meal and mix with a fork until mixture begins to thicken up, 1 or 2 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons turkey fat in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced onions, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, and salt. Cook until onions start to turn translucent, 6 or 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic and cook an additional minute. Add turkey broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Check seasoning and adjust salt, if necessary.
- Divide matzo ball dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball using your wet hands.
- Bring a pot of salted cold water to a boil. Gently place matzo balls into the boiling water. Reduce heat so they simmer gently; cover the pot. Simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, about 30 minutes, adjusting heat as they cook so a gentle simmer continues. Transfer to hot serving bowls, 2 per serving.
- Stir freshly chopped parsley and dill into soup. Ladle hot soup over the matzo balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 373.7 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 107.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 2529.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
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Shiplu Ahmed
[email protected]This soup is not very filling.
Rahul Rahul
[email protected]This soup is a bit too expensive to make regularly.
Asim Riaz onfire
[email protected]I didn't like the flavor of the turkey broth.
Colly Manucho
[email protected]The soup was too salty for my taste.
Saugat Poudel
[email protected]I found the matzo balls to be too dense.
Ck kairul islam
[email protected]This soup is a little bland for my taste.
KASIM OLUOCH
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Bldhan Modu
[email protected]This soup is a great source of protein and fiber.
Yenuki Gamage
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with all-natural ingredients.
Mia Monkey
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Meki Rons
[email protected]I've never made matzo balls before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out perfect!
Cobra mudasir
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Jr Borsoni
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Kyle Gibson
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a very affordable meal to make.
GOLDEN BIRDIEE
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this soup, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The matzo balls were perfect - light and fluffy, and the turkey broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Joud Muneeb
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, and it was perfect. The matzo balls were a nice addition, and they added a lot of flavor to the soup.
Noeli Suya
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The matzo balls are especially good - they're so light and fluffy.
Abiba Alhassan
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The matzo balls were light and fluffy, and the turkey broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.