Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo ball soup is a traditional Jewish dish often served during Passover, a holiday that commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Matzo Ball Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Matzo meal
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 tablespoon Fresh dill

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the matzo meal, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
2. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
3. While the broth is boiling, wet your hands and form the matzo mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. Gently drop the matzo balls into the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
5. In the meantime, peel and slice the carrots and celery.
6. After 20 minutes, add the carrots, celery, and fresh dill to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.