Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo Ball Soup, also called Jewish penicillin, is a comforting chicken soup with tasty, fluffy matzah dumplings. It's easy to make, nourishing, and makes you feel great!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 346kcal
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 chicken breasts skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
For the matzo balls
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup water or seltzer
- ¼ cup oil canola, vegetable, or schmaltz - rendered chicken fat
- 1 cup matzo meal
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
Instructions
- First, make the matzo balls.
- Add eggs, water, and oil to a mixing bowl and whisk briefly to combine. Add the matzo meal, baking powder, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the oil to a pot over a medium heat, then stir in the onions, carrots and celery and fry for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, for a further minute.
- Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- With wet hands, form the matzo ball dough into golf ball sized balls, about 1 ½ inches diameter).
- >> If you don't mind your finished soup being cloudy, you can add your matzo balls straight into the chicken soup.
- >> If you want the soup clear, then add the matzo balls to a separate large pot of simmering water (or broth). Close the lid and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the cooked matzo balls with a slotted spoon and place them into the chicken soup to serve.
- Serve with fresh parsley or dill.
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Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1889IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.