Classic Matzo Ball Soup

Classic Matzo Ball Soup

Dairy Free

Basic Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Ready in: 45 minutes
  • Preparation time: -
  • Cooking time: -
  • Rating: 73.85
  • Health score: 17.00
  • Weight Watcher points: 17.00

Summary

Classic Matzo Ball Soup is a dairy free recipe with 6 servings. For $1.7 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 39g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 612 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have onion, chicken, celery stalks, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 16 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 79%, which is solid. Similar recipes include Matzo Ball Soup, MATZO BALL SOUP, and Matzo Ball Soup.

Ingredients

  • pepper
    pepper6 servings
  • carrots
    carrots2 large
  • celery stalks
    celery stalks2 large
  • chicken
    chicken5 pound
  • optional: dill
    optional: dill6 servings
  • eggs
    eggs3
  • dill
    dill3 sprigs
  • matzo meal
    matzo meal1 cup
  • onion
    onion1
  • parsley
    parsley3 sprigs
  • salt
    salt0.25 teaspoon
  • salt and pepper
    salt and pepper6 servings
  • seltzer water
    seltzer water0.25 cup
  • vegetable oil
    vegetable oil4 tablespoons
Instructions

Step 1

Wash the chicken with cold water and place in pot. Cover with water and bring to a simmer (do not boil or your broth won't be clear).Skim off bubbling foam as it forms.

Step 2

Add celery, carrots, onion, herbs, salt and pepper and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Pour soup through strainer and let cool. When broth has completely cooled, remove the chicken meat and skim off the fat and save for the matzo balls.In a mixing bowl, mix together 4 eggs and 4 tablespoons chicken fat (or vegetable oil). Stir in the matzo meal and salt.

Step 4

Add 1/4 selter water. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.Form the matzo dough into teaspoon-size balls.Bring the chicken broth to a boil.

Step 5

Add the matzo balls, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Serve immediately.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Categories

Dish Types: lunch, soup, main course, main dish, dinner

Diets: dairy free

Occasions: fall, winter

Source Information

Source: Foodista

License: CC BY 3.0

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