Kosher Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

INGREDIENTS

• For the Chicken Soup:
• 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut up
• 2 small yellow onions, diced
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 quarts water
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• For the Matzo Balls:
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 3 quarts water, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt