Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

chicken wings

9 cup

water

cold

1 unit

onion

large

1 unit

carrot

peeled

1 unit

parsnip

peeled

2 unit

celery stalks

including leafy tops

5 unit

parsley sprigs

3 unit

dill weed

1 x

salt

1 x

black pepper

1 tablespoon

dill weed

snipped fresh

2 unit

eggs

large

2 tablespoon

vegetable oil

0.5 cup

matzo meal

0.5 teaspoon

salt

2 tablespoon

water

2 quarts

water

salted

Step 1
~8 min

Combine chicken wings, water, onion, carrot, parsnip, celery, parsley and dill sprigs, and a pinch of salt in a large saucepan.

Step 2
~8 min

Bring to a boil.

Step 3
~8 min

Partly cover and simmer for 2 hours, skimming occasionally.

Key Technique: Skimming
Step 4
~8 min

Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the soup.

Step 5
~8 min

Prepare the matzo balls: In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs with vegetable oil.

Step 6
~8 min

Add matzo meal and salt, and stir until smooth.

Step 7
~8 min

Stir in water, then let the mixture stand for 20 minutes to allow the matzo meal to absorb the liquid.

Step 8
~8 min

Bring salted water to a boil in a separate pot.

Step 9
~8 min

With wet hands, roll approximately 1 teaspoon of matzo ball mixture between your palms to form a ball.

Step 10
~8 min

Place the formed matzo balls on a plate.

Step 11
~8 min

Using a rubber spatula, carefully slide the matzo balls into the boiling water.

Step 12
~8 min

Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the matzo balls are firm.

Step 13
~8 min

Cover the pot and keep the matzo balls warm until ready to serve.

Step 14
~8 min

To serve the soup, remove the chicken wings, onion, celery, parsnip, parsley, and dill sprigs from the soup.

Step 15
~8 min

Remove the meat from the chicken bones and add it back to the soup, or reserve the meat for other uses.

Step 16
~8 min

Add pepper to the soup, stir in the snipped fresh dill, and taste the soup to adjust the seasoning.

Step 17
~8 min

Slice the carrot and add a few slices to each bowl.

Step 18
~8 min

Using a slotted spoon, add a few matzo balls to each bowl.

Step 19
~8 min

Serve the soup hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For fluffier matzo balls, use seltzer water instead of regular water.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made 3 days ahead, matzo balls 2 days ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with a side of challah bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Challah bread
Kugel
Gefilte fish

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish comfort food, often served during Passover and other holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Passover
Cold Weather
Sick Day

Popularity Score

75/100

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