Matzoh Ball Soup

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 2
Classic Matzoh Ball Soup recipe to warm up your winter days
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Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours 10 min

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 pounds whole chicken
2 onions , cut into 1-inch cubes
3 carrots , sliced
2 stalks celery , thickly sliced
1 cup chopped fresh dill weed
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chicken cracklings ( grebenes ) , finely minced
2 eggs , beaten
1/2 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
343
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Matzoh Ball Soup is a traditional Jewish dish, often served during Passover Seder dinner. It is also a popular dish to eat during cold weather months in North America. The soup consists of a chicken broth base with shredded chicken, vegetables and pillowy matzoh balls added. The matzoh balls are made from matzo meal, eggs, and oil, and are cooked in boiling water until light and fluffy.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add chicken, onions, carrots, celery, dill weed, and salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
2.Reduce heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
3.Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot, let it cool and shred the meat. Set the meat aside.
4.In a separate bowl, mix the vegetable oil, chicken cracklings, eggs, matzo meal, salt and vegetable broth. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5.Bring a pot of water to a boil. Form the matzoh mixture into balls with your hands and drop them into the boiling water one by one. Simmer the matzoh balls for 30-40 minutes.
6.Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and serve hot.

PROS

Matzoh Ball Soup is a comforting and hearty soup that is perfect for cold and snowy days.
The light and fluffy matzoh balls are a great compliment to the rich and flavorful chicken broth.

This soup is also great for cold and flu season because it can help soothe your throat and sinuses.

CONS

Matzoh Ball Soup is not particularly low in calories and may not be the best choice if you are trying to stick to a low-fat, low-carb or low-sodium diet.

The recipe takes a bit of time to prepare and cook.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in the soup provides a great source of protein, while the vegetables can give you fiber, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, the dill weed used in the recipe may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which can boost your immune system.

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