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Matzo Ball Soup

Savor Homemade Matzo Ball Soup for Comfort and Warmth

Experience the warmth of Matzo Ball Soup, a comforting dish made with fluffy matzo balls in savory chicken broth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Jewish
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 3 to 4 pounds Broiler/Fryer Chicken Serves as the flavor base
  • 1 can Chicken Broth 14.5 ounces; low-sodium optional
  • 1¾ teaspoons Kosher Salt Divided; adjust based on broth's saltiness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Carrots Coarsely chopped
  • 6 ribs Celery Coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup Sweet Onion Coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Minced
For the Matzo Balls
  • 2 Large Eggs May substitute with ¼ cup egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil Vegetable oil or schmaltz can enhance flavor
  • 1 package Matzo Ball Mix 5 ounces; swap with homemade matzo meal
  • ¼ cup Finely Chopped Onion Can be omitted for simplicity

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Matzo Ball Soup
  1. Place chicken in a large pot, cover with water, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to boil, then simmer for 55-65 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken, strain broth back into pot. Discard skin and bones, shred meat.
  3. Skim excess fat from broth, add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, pepper, and remaining salt. Bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and oil. Stir in matzo ball mix and chopped onion until blended. Chill for 15 minutes.
  5. Shred cooked chicken, return to broth. Drop spoonfuls of matzo ball mixture into broth, simmer.
  6. Cover and simmer matzo balls for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove matzo balls with slotted spoon. Ladle soup over balls. Garnish with parsley and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store matzo balls separate from broth in refrigerator or freezer to keep them fluffy. This soup freezes beautifully when stored properly.

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