Lemon-Scented Chicken Soup with Parsley-Sage Matzo Balls
Lemon-Scented Chicken Soup with Parsley-Sage Matzo Balls is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. One serving contains 685 calories, 50g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of lemon, parsnips, onions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
1
Place chicken in large bowl.
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Whole Chicken
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Bowl
2
Add boiling water to cover.
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Water
3
Let stand 2 minutes; drain well. Using small knife, scrape skin to remove any surface fat. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Bring 5 quarts water to boil in heavy large pot.
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Water
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Knife
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4
Add chicken. Return to boil, skimming impurities . Cook until broth is clear, skimming as needed and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
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Whole Chicken
Broth
5
Add onions, yam, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Partially cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Vegetable
Parsnip
Carrot
Whole Chicken
Celery
Onion
Yam
6
Add dill and parsley to soup; simmer 3 minutes.
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Parsley
Dill
Soup
7
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Strain into clean pot. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill.)
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Add matzo balls to soup and rewarm over medium heat. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ladle into bowls.