TURKEY MATZO BALL SOUP

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I've substituted sage here for the more commonly-used dill, to keep the soup's flavor more in line with Thanksgiving. If it's post-holiday time and you have leftover turkey meat, feel free to add it to the soup in hunks, about 5 to 10 minutes before serving, to warm it through without overcooking it. You can use neutral oil in place of the chicken fat, or even melted butter, if you don't keep a kosher kitchen and/or want to make your ancestors turn over in their graves.

Provided by Anthony Bourdain

Categories     Soup/Stew     Stock

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
2 tablespoons chicken fat (or melted butter, unless you're keeping a kosher kitchen)
1/4 cup matzo meal
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons seltzer
2 quarts turkey stock (or strong chicken stock)
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
2 sprigs dill, finely chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium to large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are uniformly yellow. Whisk in the fat, then stir in the matzo meal, panko and teaspoon of salt and mix gently to combine. Add the seltzer, gently mix again, then cover and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Bring the stock to a boil in a wide pot with a lid. Remove the matzo mixture from the refrigerator and use moist hands to gently form the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls. Add them to the boiling stock, along with the carrot and the dill. Reduce the heat to a high simmer, cover and let cook undisturbed for 30 minutes.
  • Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Angela Herrmann
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This soup is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, comforting, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Malik Amna
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I'm not a big fan of matzo balls, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Brad Pitt
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the matzo balls and they always slurp up the vegetables in the soup.


Habibe Dall
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I love the addition of carrots and celery to this soup. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Sarmad King
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for lunch or dinner.


Phijo M
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I was a little skeptical about making my own matzo balls, but they turned out great! They were light and fluffy, and they held their shape well in the soup.


Faiq Fmf
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the matzo balls add a nice touch of flavor.


Winter
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is rich and flavorful and the matzo balls are light and fluffy.


Theresa Nyavor
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This was my first time making turkey matzo ball soup and it was surprisingly easy! The soup was delicious and the matzo balls were perfect.


Pinkal Meghji
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the broth.


Gexe Kabda
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This soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the matzo balls were light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.