Matzoh Ball Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 6 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 1 hours
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 397 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds chicken
1 large onion studded with 3 cloves
2 each carrots quartered
2 small celery stalk cut into pieces
2 small leeks split lengthwise
1 each parsley leaves root, trimmed
2 each parsnips quartered
1 each thyme sprigs
6 each parsley sprigs
Matzoh balls
2 large eggs beaten lightly
3 tablespoons soda water
2 tablespoons chicken fat
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup matzo meal

Directions

Place chicken in a large soup pot.

Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to a simmer and skim as needed. Simmer 10 minutes and add vegetables and herbs.

Bring back to a boil and simmer , partially covered, for 1 1/2 hours.

Strain, removing fat from surface, and reduce to 6 cups, to concentrate flavor.

In a bowl mix the eggs, seltzer, chicken fat, salt and pepper.

Gradually stir in the matzoh meal until everything is well combined.

Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and using cool, wet hands, shape the matzoh mixture into eight balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter.

Reduce the heat to simmering and gently add the matzoh balls Cover the pot and poach the matzoh balls in the barely simmering water for 25 minutes.

Add matzoh balls to soup and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 197g
Amount per Serving
Calories 397 52% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g35%
 Saturated Fat 6.0g32%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 183mg61%
Sodium 240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 42.0g84%
Vitamin A 55%  Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 5%  Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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