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Calculated Nutrition Benefits
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe: Serves 12.
Calories from Fat 0
Calories 0
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 0g 0 %
  Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
  Polyunsaturated Fat 0g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 0g  
  Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 194mg 8 %
Potassium 1mg  
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0 %
  Dietary Fiber 0g 0 %
  Sugars 0g  
  Other Carbohydrate 0g  
Protein 0g  
Vitamin A 0 % Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 0 % Iron 0 %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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  • CHICKEN SOUP WITH MINIATURE LEEK CHIVE MATZO BALLS

Posted By

FriendsEAT

On May 2, 2007

CHICKEN SOUP WITH MINIATURE LEEK CHIVE MATZO BALLS

Reference:

Bon Appétit, April 1993

Prep:

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 hr (not including stock)

Servings:

Serves 12.

Ingredients
6 tbsps (3/4 stick) unsalted pareve margarine
1/2 cup packed finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
4 eggs
2 tbsps ginger ale
1 1/2 tsps kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 teaspo

Cooking Instructions
Step 1 Melt margarine in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add leek; saut 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup chives.
Step 2 Beat eggs, ginger ale, salt, pepper and ginger to blend in bowl. Mix in matzo meal and leek mixture. Cover and chill until firm, at least 2 hours.
Step 3 Line large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened palms, roll rounded teaspoons of matzo mixture into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
Step 4 Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Drop in matzo balls; cover pot. Cook matzo balls until tender and evenly colored throughout, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer matzo balls to bowl. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
Step 5 Bring chicken broth to simmer in large pot. Add matzo balls and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
Step 6 Place 4 matzo balls in each of 12 bowls. Ladle soup over. Garnish with chives and serves.