Week 124: Chicken Noodle Soup with Matzo Balls
It's hard to believe but this week marks one year that I've been cooking at Z Place for Wine & Cheese. They have been so amazing to me ... they opened up their kitchen to let me do my thing, allow me to commandeer any & all fridge space on Sundays and talk up Soup(er) to anyone who asks. While filling up Z Place with the delicious smells of freshly baked bread seems like a good enough thank you, I thought I'd let Zach choose the menu for the week for an extra thank you :-)
On the menu for MONDAY, MARCH 2nd is CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH MATZO BALLS and CHALLAH. This is a favorite soup around my house and apparently around Zach's as well. This soup starts with simple ingredients ...
whole amish chickens, quartered onions, celery sticks and more diced carrots than seems reasonable are dropped into a pot and covered with fresh water. Once the soup comes to a boil, it simmers for a few hours. Afterwards, the chicken is taken out, diced and dropped back in along with soft, pillowy matzo balls and thin egg noodles. While I put a fresh garnish on nearly everything I make, this soup I leave alone. It requires nothing. My bread companion this week is Challah, a soft, eggy bread coated in everything bagel seasoning that tastes so perfect dipped into the soup.
On the menu for dessert are CREAM CHEESE COOKIES N' CREAM COOKIES! There is one store bought cookie that I love - Oreo's! I'm sure I'm not the only one that can devour Oreo's at home, but they serve two purposes for me. The first of which is the old fashioned way of dipping them in a glass of milk, but the second purpose is baking with them! They are utilized in various types of dessert offerings, but these cookies are one of my favorite. When you add a slight amount of cream cheese, you get a creamy, soft, and absolutely delicious cookie. - Jenny from Jenny Sue Delights
