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Cozy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

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A comforting and easy homemade matzo ball soup recipe that delivers light, fluffy matzo balls in a rich, savory chicken broth, perfect for chilly days and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup matzo meal (preferably Streit’s brand)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted schmaltz (chicken fat)
  • 1/4 cup cold water or seltzer
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought, low sodium preferred)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs until frothy. Add 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted schmaltz and mix well.
  2. Stir in 1 cup matzo meal, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and chopped dill (if using).
  3. Gradually add 1/4 cup cold water or seltzer, mixing until the dough is thick but still moist.
  4. Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to hydrate.
  5. While the dough chills, pour 6 cups chicken broth into a large pot. Add sliced carrots, celery, quartered onion, and smashed garlic cloves.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Let the broth develop flavor for about 15 minutes, skimming any foam from the surface.
  7. Wet your hands to prevent sticking and form the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  8. Carefully drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let them cook for 30-40 minutes until they float and feel light but cooked through.
  9. Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove the onion and garlic pieces if you prefer a clearer broth.
  10. Ladle the soup with matzo balls into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or dill, and serve warm.

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is key to light, fluffy matzo balls. Use seltzer instead of water for added lightness. Avoid lifting the lid while cooking to keep matzo balls fluffy. For vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use oil instead of schmaltz. Gluten-free matzo meal can be used but check package instructions.

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Keywords: matzo ball soup, cozy soup, homemade soup, Jewish recipe, comfort food, easy soup, chicken broth, matzo balls

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