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Matzo Ball Soup

Easy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe for Comforting Homemade Goodness

This Matzo Ball Soup is a comforting classic that brings warmth and nostalgia with every spoonful.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Matzo Balls
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp salt
Soup Base
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Making Matzo Balls
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, eggs, salt, and water to create a sticky dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Wet your hands and roll the chilled matzo mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
Cooking Soup
  1. In a pot over medium heat, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Add carrots and celery; cook until tender.
  2. Drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until they puff up.
  3. Stir in parsley and dill just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 6g

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile. Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables like peas or spinach for more nutrition. Experiment with spices to suit your taste.

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