Chicken Soup with Miniature Leek-Chive Matzo Balls Recipe

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Chicken Soup with Miniature Leek-Chive Matzo Balls
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Directions:

  1. Melt margarine in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add leek; sauté 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup chives.
  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.
  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.
  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.)
  5. Bring chicken broth to simmer in large pot. Add matzo balls and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  6. Place 4 matzo balls in each of 12 bowls. Ladle soup over. Garnish with chives and serves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 55.14 Kcal (231 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.69g 3%
Cholesterol 54.56mg 18%
Sodium 1147.32mg 48%
Potassium 221.67mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.15g 2%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 3%
Protein 2.64g 5%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 30%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 19.81 Kcal (83 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.61g 3%
Cholesterol 19.6mg 18%
Sodium 412.2mg 48%
Potassium 79.64mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.85g 2%
Sugars 0.15g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 3%
Protein 0.95g 5%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 30%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 9.6mg 3%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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