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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.

JewishILmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup seltzer
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp dill, chopped
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup matzo meal
8 cups store-bought chicken broth
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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

Stir together the eggs, seltzer, oil, dill, salt, and pepper.

2

Add in the matzo meal until a wet dough forms.

3

Cover with plastic wrap and allow to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

4

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the matzos.

5

Add all soup ingredients except the parsley to a large pot and bring to a simmer.

6

Cook until the chicken is done and the vegetables are tender, approximately 20 minutes.

7

Wet your hands and form the dough into 1" diameter balls and drop into the boiling water.

8

Wet your hands in between each matzo ball to ensure the dough does not stick to your hands.

9

Cover the pot and cook for 20 minutes.

10

Remove the matzo balls from the pot with a hand-held strainer and place into the soup pot.

11

Taste the soup and check for seasoning.

12

Add the parsley and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

large potplastic wraphand-held strainer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

koshergluten-free

Allergens

eggsgluten

Also Known As

Matzah Ball SoupMatzah Soup

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