Lokshen soup

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Lokshen soup is a chicken soup made primarily from chicken and noodles - usually egg vermicelli.

It often includes celery, carrots and onion.

It is a traditional Jewish dish.

When made by observant Jews, it is made using Kosher chicken to observe the rules of kashrut.

[edit] Family varitions

As with many traditional dishes, the preparation varies depending on the cultural background of the cook.

Variations can include pieces of whole chicken in the soup, serving the soup as a chicken and vegetable broth, and the inclusion of knaydlach (matzah balls).

Traditional Jewish food. Also know as Jewish penicillin. Served in a meal with chopped liver and roast chicken.