Not-Chicken Soup

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (8 inch) parsnips, cut in chunks
  • 2 large carrots, cut in chunks
  • 2 medium onions, cut in chunks
  • 8 -10 cloves garlic, halved
  • 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup mushroom
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine everything in a large pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and partially cover.
  3. Cook slowly for 1-2 hours.
  4. Turn off heat and let soup cool to room temperature.
  5. Strain out and discard all the vegetables.
  6. Heat gently just before serving.
  7. We cook matzoh balls separately and add them to the soup as we serve it.
  8. Matzoh balls cooked or reheated in the soup will turn a beautiful golden color thanks to the turmeric.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

406 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 9.9g 13% DV
Carbs 76.6g 28% DV
Fiber 20.3g 73% DV
Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10061.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1717mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 865.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 238.8mg 18% DV
Iron 18.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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