Was it chicken soup? I thought it was matzah balls (kneidlach). BTW, I've got a new, improved version of that matzah ball recipe and it's great.
Chicken Soup (basic version)
1 chicken
4 onions, peeled and cut into chunks
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
few pepper corns
bay leaf
salt (if the chicken's not kosher)
2 tsp thyme
Opt: celery, dill, parsley
Water to cover
Bring to a boil and skim off the scum. Simmer for 3 hours. Haul the bird out of the soup and let it cool. Tear the meat into small pieces and add to the soup.
Avital