New York Deli Chicken Soup — Cooking in The Keys


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New York Deli Chicken Soup Recipe

Felice Kaufman

This easy New York deli chicken soup with matzo balls brings the flavor of a real New York deli to your kitchen. Made with Streit’s soup mix, cooked chicken, sliced carrots, and egg noodles, it comes together in under an hour. The matzo balls puff up perfectly, and the broth has just the right amount of seasoning. All you need are eggs, oil, and water—then dress it up with a few fresh ingredients for a homemade touch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Jewish

Servings 6 servings

Calories 217.6 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 box of Streit’s Matzo Ball Mix & Soup Mix
  • 2 cups diced skinless cooked chicken leftovers or rotisserie
  • 3-4 peeled carrots peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 10 cups cold water
  • 2 cups fine or medium egg noodles optional
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil.

  • Stir in the bag labeled “Matzo” until combined.

  • Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.

    matzo ball mixture
  • Bring 10 cups (2 ½ quarts) of cold water to a boil. Add the soup packet and stir until dissolved.

  • Wet your hands and form the matzo ball mix into 6 equal balls. I use a #67 Hamilton Beach ice cream scoop (about 0.5 oz), but you can eyeball it.

    how to make matzoh balls with a mix and portion scooper
  • Drop the matzo balls into the boiling water. Add the carrots and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

  • Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.

  • Remove the lid and stir in the noodles and chicken. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the noodles are soft.

    deli matzo ball soup
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Add a matzo ball, some carrots, chicken, and noodles to each.

  • Garnish with chopped curly parsley.

  • Serve hot.

Notes

Streit’s Matzo Ball and Soup Mix is available in the ethnic (kosher) section of your grocery store. Storage and Reheating Store leftovers in and airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm the broth in a pot over medium heat. Add the matzo balls, carrots, and noodles and heat until everything is hot, about 5 minutes. To freeze, place the cooled soup in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 217.6kcalCarbohydrates: 15.2gProtein: 9.3gTotal Fat: 13.2gSaturated Fat: 3.2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 93.3mgSodium: 362.8mgPotassium: 234.4mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 13.9g

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