Jewish Grandma Teaches The Secrets To Classic Matzo Ball Soup | Eitan Bernath

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.

Mix matzo meal, eggs, water, and vegetable oil in a bowl until combined.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the boiling broth.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Wet hands and form the matzo mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.

Gently drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth.

Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes until matzo balls are fluffy.

Add chopped parsley and dill to the soup before serving.

Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

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