Joan Nathan's Chosen Matzo Ball Soup | Winter Recipe For Family
PREP: 3Hrs, 30Mins COOK: 2Hrs, 45Mins SERVE: 06 Ingredients For The Soup: 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds) 2 large onions (whole, unpeeled) 4 parsnips 2 stalks celery 6 carrots 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 tablespoons snipped dill, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Ingredients For The Matzo Balls: 4 large eggs 4 tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) or vegetable oil 4 tablespoons chicken stock 1 cup matzo meal 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, dill, or cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Method For The Soup: Put the chicken and enough water to cover by two inches (about 4 quarts) in a large pot and bring the water to a boil. Skim off the froth as it rises to the top. Add the onions, parsnips, celery, carrots, parsley, 4 tablespoons of the dill, and the salt and pepper. Half-cov...
