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Matzo Ball Soup

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🍲 Matzo Ball Soup offers comforting warmth and hearty nutrition, perfect for any occasion or a cozy night in.
πŸ₯£ This easy and flavorful recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy matzo balls to create a timeless classic that’s sure to satisfy.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

– 2 cloves garlic

– 1 yellow onion

– 3 carrots

– 3 stalks celery

– 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 pounds)

– 6 cups chicken broth

– 2 cups water

– Freshly cracked black pepper

– A few sprigs of fresh dill

– 3 large eggs

– 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

– 3/4 cup matzo meal (not matzo ball mix)

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

– Freshly cracked black pepper

– 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1-Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil in a pot over medium heat, then add minced garlic, diced onion, celery, and carrots. SautΓ© until the onions are soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.

2-Add 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 cups of chicken broth, 2 cups of water, freshly cracked black pepper, and a few sprigs of fresh dill to the pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

3-While the soup cooks, whisk 3 large eggs and 3 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil in a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup of matzo meal, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, freshly cracked black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough.

4-Remove the chicken from the soup, shred it with forks, and put it back in the pot. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

5-Shape the chilled dough into ping pong ball-sized dumplings, wetting your hands if it’s sticky. Drop the balls into the simmering soup one by one, then cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.

6-Add more fresh dill before serving to brighten the flavors.

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Notes

🍴 Use bone-in chicken for a richer broth, removing skin and bones before serving.
🧊 Matzo balls can be made ahead and stored refrigerated overnight.
πŸ’§ Wet your hands when shaping the dough to prevent sticking and ensure smooth dumplings.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Matzo Ball Dough Resting Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Jewish
  • Diet: Gluten (contains matzo meal), Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups soup with 3 matzo balls
  • Calories: 394
  • Sugar: 4 grams
  • Sodium: 1761 mg
  • Fat: 18 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 2 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 25 grams
  • Fiber: 2 grams
  • Protein: 32 grams
  • Cholesterol: 186 mg