Go Back
–+ servings
matzo-ball-soup-recipe

Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

A comforting and traditional Jewish soup featuring fluffy matzo balls in a savory broth.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 1 minute
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Matzo Balls

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

Soup

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

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, melted chicken fat or oil, water or broth, and salt. 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.
  3. Drop the matzo balls into the boiling water. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes.
  4. In another pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrots, celery, and onion. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 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: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Matzo Ball, Soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!