How To Make Israeli Matzo Ball Soup
Comforting chicken soup with fluffy matzo balls, a classic Jewish dish.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 10 cups of water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 stalks of celery, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1 cup of matzo meal
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
Instructions
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In a large pot, add chicken, water, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until chicken is cooked and tender.
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While soup is simmering, make the matzo balls. In a bowl, mix matzo meal, eggs, vegetable oil, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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With wet hands, form matzo mixture into 1-inch balls.
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About 20 minutes before serving, add matzo balls to soup and let cook for 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through.
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Ladle soup and matzo balls into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 485kcal
- Total Fat : 30g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 244mg
- Sodium : 1327mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 26g
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