Lemon-Scented Chicken Soup With Parsley-Sage Matzo Balls

Serves: 3

Manley Abshire

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

42

Sweetness

53

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Place chicken in large bowl

2

Add boiling water to cover

3

Let stand 2 minutes; drain well

4

Using small knife, scrape skin to remove any surface fat

5

Rinse with cold water; drain again

6

Bring 5 quarts water to boil in heavy large pot

7

Add chicken

8

Return to boil, skimming impurities

9

Cook until broth is clear, skimming as needed and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes

10

Add onions, yam, carrots, parsnips, and celery

11

Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours

12

Add dill and parsley to soup; simmer 3 minutes

13

Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour

14

Strain into clean pot

15

(Can be made 2 days ahead

16

Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill

17

) Add matzo balls to soup and rewarm over medium heat

18

Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper

19

Ladle into bowls

20

Add 1 lemon slice and matzo balls to each

21

Place chicken in large bowl

22

Add boiling water to cover

23

Let stand 2 minutes; drain well

24

Using small knife, scrape skin to remove any surface fat

25

Rinse with cold water; drain again

26

Bring 5 quarts water to boil in heavy large pot

27

Add chicken

28

Return to boil, skimming impurities

29

Cook until broth is clear, skimming as needed and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes

30

Add onions, yam, carrots, parsnips, and celery

31

Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours

32

Add dill and parsley to soup; simmer 3 minutes

33

Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour

34

Strain into clean pot

35

(Can be made 2 days ahead

36

Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill

37

) Add matzo balls to soup and rewarm over medium heat

38

Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper

39

Ladle into bowls

40

Add 1 lemon slice and matzo balls to each