Matzo Ball Soup (Jewish Penicillin)

Ingredients

CHICKEN SOUP

4 lb whole chicken bone in, skin on

2 lbs celery divided

1 yellow onion

1 lb carrots peeled

2 ounces fresh parsley

1.5 ounces fresh dill

4 whole cloves

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp kosher salt

2 tsp black peppercorns

1/8 tsp saffron threads (optional)

MATZO BALLS (12-14)

1 cup matzo meal

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp white pepper

4 large eggs

1/4 cup melted schmaltz ghee/butter, canola or avocado oil

1 tbsp fresh dill minced

3 quarts chicken stock or water