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Matzo Ball Soup

Name: Matzo Ball Soup
Prep time: 20

(4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)

20 min prep

6 servings

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13 ingredients

With light, fluffy matzo balls and a soothing base of chicken broth + veggies, this soup is a satisfying and nutritious comfort food. Matzo ball soup is a beloved favorite at family gatherings during...

Ingredients

For the matzo ball dough:

2 large eggs
1 tablespoons canola or grape seed oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cups seltzer
½ cup matzo meal (see Chef Tips)

For the soup:

1 tablespoon canola or grape seed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or Rich Chicken Stock
2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed
2 tablespoons fresh dill or flat leaf parsley, chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

187 cals

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Sugar

5 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

354 mg

Directions

Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl for 30 seconds or until foamy. Stir in oil, salt, and seltzer with a wooden spoon. Pour in the matzo meal in a steady stream while stirring. Gently fold in the matzo meal just moistened. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a large stockpot, heat oil and onions over medium-high heat. Once the onions have become translucent, add the celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the carrots, parsnips, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
Once the matzo dough has chilled, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Using wet hands, very gently roll dough into loose balls, about 1 tablespoon in size. Drop them into the simmering water, one ball at a time. (Do not press the dough together tightly, as this will create heavier, denser matzo balls.) Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Once the matzo balls are ready, transfer to the chicken soup. Ladle into bowls, and serve with dill or parsley.

Chef Tips

Look for matzo meal in the kosher section of your local supermarket.

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