Matzo Ball Soup – Classic Jewish Comfort Soup That Warms Hearts!
A classic Jewish comfort soup made with fluffy matzo balls and a flavorful chicken broth, perfect for warming hearts and souls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the vegetable oil, water or chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually stir in the matzo meal until well combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the sliced carrots and celery.
- Wet your hands and form the matzo mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Carefully drop the matzo balls into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until the matzo balls are cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Matzo balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the size of the matzo balls according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg