Flavorful Matzo Ball Soup

Easy and Healthy 

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Flavorful chicken matzo ball soup is a labor of love and food for the soul.

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This soup does take time, but actually pretty minimal  hands-on effort. The result is a crazy tasty, homey soup perfect for Passover or any time of the year.

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Chicken

Carrots

Celery stalks

Schmaltz

Chicken stock

Ingredients

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Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a bare simmer and cook, partially covered, for an additional 2 hours.

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Remove the chicken breasts and reserve. Strain the stock and discard the remaining solids.

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Remove the meat from the chicken breasts, shred, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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Cover and chill the stock in the refrigerator overnight. Once the stock is well chilled, skim the fat from the surface and discard.

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Whisk together the schmaltz and the eggs. Stir in the seltzer.

Instead of cooking a whole chicken to make the stock, I go with necks and whole chicken breasts.

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