Description
If you are craving something warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying, this Ultimate Matzo Ball Soup is exactly what you need. This classic recipe brings together tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly fluffy matzo balls in a rich, golden broth.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken pieces
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Fresh dill
- Matzo meal
- Eggs
- Oil
- Salt
- Water or broth
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large pot with cold water.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and skim off foam.
- Cook for at least 2 hours to develop flavor.
- Strain the broth and return liquid to pot.
- Shred chicken and add back to broth.
- Mix eggs, oil, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in matzo meal and a small amount of liquid.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
- Shape into small balls with wet hands.
- Drop into simmering water or broth.
- Cover and cook until light and fluffy.
- Place matzo balls in bowls and ladle broth over.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overmix the matzo mixture to keep dumplings light. Always simmer gently to maintain a clear broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg