chicken soup
Chicken soup is a beloved staple in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, often served on Shabbat and holidays. It is characteristically a clear broth made from simmered chicken, vegetables, and sometimes matzo balls, symbolizing comfort and healing within the culture.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole or 3-4 lbs
- 2 large
- 2
- 1 large
- a handful
- 8 cups
- to taste
- 5-6 whole
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Ashkenazi Jewish
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Last updated 4/1/2026
This dish has roots in Eastern European Jewish communities where resourceful use of chicken and seasonal vegetables created a nourishing soup central to festive and weekly meals.
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