posted by RisaG
* Exported from MasterCook *
Moroccan Style Matzo Ball Soup
Recipe By : http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Bistro/1150/
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Passover Sedar
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion -- minced
2 large leeks white parts only -- quartered
-- lengthwise and
-- chopped
2 medium potatoes -- peeled and diced
2 medium white turnips -- peeled and diced
3 medium carrots -- sliced
3 medium stalk celery -- diced
1/2 pound mushrooms -- chopped
8 cups vegetable broth or water -- or a combination
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper -- to taste
2 cups frozen peas -- optional
Matzo balls -- packaged or homemade
Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and leeks; saute over medium heat until the leeks are limp, about 10 minutes.
Add the potatoes, turnips, carrots, celery, mushrooms, broth or water, paprika and cumin; mix well.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer gently, cover, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
Add the frozen peas, if desired, season to taste with salt and pepper, and simmer 10 minutes more. Stir in the peas.
Let stand off the heat for several hours or overnight in refrigerator to develop flavor.
Reheat before serving.
Serve with matzo balls.