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Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

A comforting and traditional Jewish soup made with matzo balls and chicken broth.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Matzo Balls

  • 1 cup Matzo meal
  • 4 large Eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup Chicken fat melted
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Soup

  • 8 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 large Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, chicken fat, water, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wet your hands and form the matzo mixture into balls. Drop them into the boiling water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3. In another large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4. Transfer the cooked matzo balls to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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Matzo Ball Soup
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