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Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

A comforting and traditional soup, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Matzo Balls

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

Soup

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

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal, beaten eggs, chicken fat or oil, water, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wet hands and form matzo mixture into balls. Drop them into boiling water, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. In another large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Transfer cooked matzo balls to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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