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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: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Matzo Balls

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

Soup

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

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, melted chicken fat or oil, water, salt, and baking powder. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wet your hands and form the matzo mixture into balls about the size of a walnut. Drop them into the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  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. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked matzo balls to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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