Description
A comforting and flavorful matzo ball soup featuring fluffy matzo balls in a savory ginger broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix matzo meal, eggs, vegetable oil, water, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil and add grated ginger, carrots, and celery.
- Form the matzo mixture into balls and drop them into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the matzo balls are cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or onion to the broth.
- Ensure the matzo mixture is chilled before forming balls for better texture.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg