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Celery and Parsnip Soup with Green Onion-Dill Matzo Balls
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted pareve margarine
- 9 cups thinly sliced celery stalks (about 2 bunches)
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled parsnips (about 12 ounces)
- 1½ cups chopped green onions
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 1 thin round of peeled fresh ginger
- 6 cups (or more) homemade chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
- ½ cup finely chopped celery leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Green Onion-Dill Matzo Balls
Steps
- Melt margarine in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery stalks, parsnips, onions, garlic, and ginger. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Add 6 cups stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Working in batches, purée soup in a blender until very smooth, adding celery leaves to each batch. Return to pot. Thin with more broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
- Rewarm soup. Serve with Green Onion-Dill Matzo Balls.
- Do Ahead: Soup without matzo balls can be made 2 days ahead. Chill until cold. Cover; keep chilled.