MATZO BALL SOUP WITH CARDAMOM AND TURMERIC ENJOY DAN:

     MATZA BALL SOUP WITH CARDAMOM AND TURMERIC by CHEF DAN:

Servers 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 Onion, coarsely chopped

4 garlic cloves, smashed

4 eggs

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4-cup club soda

2 teaspoons lime zest

1 (4.5 Oz) box Streit’s Matzo Balls

1-1/2-teaspoons EACH ground cardamom, ground cardamom, and smoked paprika.

1/4-teaspoon Seasoned Black Pepper

3-1/2-kosher salt, divided

8 cups vegetables broth

2 carrots, peeled thinly sliced

1 bunch cilantro

2 lime, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Puree onion and garlic in a food processor.

2.   Transfer to a bowl and whisk in eggs, oil, club soda, and lime zest.

3.   Stir in matzo meal, and next 4 ingredients and 2 teaspoon salt.

4.   Chill for 24 hours in the refrigerator.

5.   Combine broth and 1-1/2-teaspoons salt in a stock pot.

6.   Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-heat.

7.   Meanwhile, set bowl of matzo ball dough next to a bowl of water and a rimmed baking sheet.

8.   Coat your hands with water and roll scant 2 tablespoons dough into a ball; place on sheet.

9.   Repeat with remaining dough, about 16 balls.

10.                Bring broth to a rapid simmer.

11.                Gently drop in matzo balls, one at a time, then cover with a lid.

12.                Return to rapid simmer, reduce heat, bring to gentle simmer.

13.                Cook matzo balls, without uncovering. Cook for 35-45 minutes.

14.                Add carrots and cook 1-2 minutes or until carrots are tender.

15.                Remove from heat and season with salt.

16.                Divide matzo balls and broth among bowl, top with cilantro.

17.                Serve with lime wedges.

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