Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced onion

• 1 cup diced celery

• 1 cup diced carrot

• 2-3 cloves minced garlic

• Olive oil

• 1 whole chicken

• 1-2 bay leaves

• 1-2 T Herbs de provence or other herbs of your choice.

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Matzo Ball Mix 

Directions

1. Make matzo balls according to package directions and set aside. Do not cook.

2. In a large pot, saute veggies in oil until semi-softened. 

3. Add chicken and cover with water. Bring to a boil.

4. Simmer, half covered for about 1 - 1.5 hours or until chicken is falling apart.

5. Remove chicken from the pot and let it cool. 

6. Bring soup back to a boil and drop in uncooked matzo balls. Cook according to package directions.

7. When chicken is cool, take the meat off the bones and add back to the pot. Serve!