Matzo Ball Soup Recipe
Make the best Matzo Ball Soup! This comforting recipe features tender chicken, flavorful broth, and perfectly fluffy matzo balls. Easy to follow for a soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 carrots
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 lb.)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- Freshly cracked pepper
- Few sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and dice the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté in vegetable oil over medium heat until onions are soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts, chicken broth, water, pepper, and dill to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Mix matzo ball dough: whisk eggs and oil, then add matzo meal, salt, baking powder, and pepper. Stir in 3 Tbsp water and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the soup.
- Taste the broth and adjust salt if needed.
- Drop spoonfuls of matzo ball mixture into the soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.