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Fluffy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

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A comforting and classic Jewish soup featuring light and fluffy matzo balls simmered in savory chicken broth with tender vegetables. This traditional recipe is perfect for holidays or cozy dinners, delivering a warm, hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Matzo Balls

  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted chicken fat
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the Soup

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • Fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil (or melted chicken fat), water (or chicken broth), salt, and pepper until fully combined.
  2. Add Matzo Meal: Stir in the matzo meal until the mixture is evenly combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the matzo meal to absorb the liquid and firm up.
  3. Prepare Boiling Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, which will be used to cook the matzo balls.
  4. Form Matzo Balls: Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into balls about 1 inch in diameter using your hands or a spoon to maintain consistent size.
  5. Cook Matzo Balls: Gently drop the formed matzo balls into the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, ensuring the lid remains on to help the balls become light and fluffy.
  6. Prepare the Soup Base: While the matzo balls cook, heat the chicken broth in another pot over medium heat. Add sliced carrots, celery, and chopped onion. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Combine and Serve: Once the matzo balls are cooked, carefully transfer them from the boiling water into the soup pot containing the broth and vegetables. Garnish with fresh dill if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the pot when cooking the matzo balls to prevent them from sticking together and ensure even cooking.
  • Keep the lid on the pot while simmering the matzo balls to maintain moisture and create a fluffier texture.
  • For richer flavor, use melted chicken fat instead of vegetable oil in the matzo ball mixture.
  • Fresh dill adds a lovely herbal note but is optional based on preference.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Jewish
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/fluffy-matzo-ball-soup-recipe/