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Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

A comforting and traditional Jewish soup, perfect for any occasion.
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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 schmaltz or oil
  • ¼ cup water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Soup

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, schmaltz or oil, water or broth, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wet hands and form matzo mixture into balls. Drop into boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add cooked matzo balls to the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

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

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