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Matzo Ball Soup

Cultural Context

Matzo Ball Soup has its roots in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, traditionally served during Passover and other Jewish holidays. The dish symbolizes comfort and home, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Today, it has transcended cultural boundaries, becoming a beloved dish in many households around the world, particularly in Jewish delis and restaurants.

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60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup matzo meal
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sparkling water
6 cups organic chicken broth
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 cups bow tie pasta

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

matzo meal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: bread crumbs

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and bread crumbs are more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and homemade broth can save money.

1

Mix matzo meal, eggs, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.

2

Add sparkling water to the mixture and stir gently to combine.

3

Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour.

4

Chop carrots and boil them in water.

5

Prepare bow tie pasta separately as an optional garnish.

6

Bring organic chicken broth to a boil in a large pot.

7

Scoop the matzo mixture into balls using an ice cream scoop and gently drop them into the boiling broth.

8

Cover the pot and let the matzo balls boil for about 50 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlspoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

Matzah Ball SoupMatzah Soup

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