Most Jewish people will agree with me that Passover is no celebration without The Best Matzo Ball Soup. Some families wait all year for this speciality but with my Jewish friends, they serve it for all the big festivals and traditional or religious holidays. A chicken soup broth filled with matzo balls made from matzo meal, which is the traditional flour replacement used during Passover. This is a famous Eastern European food now enjoyed all over the world.
To make The Best Matzo Ball Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with ¼ cup of seltzer and ¼ cup of Shmaltz, or vegetable oil, if using, until completely combined.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of matzo meal, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, if using, and salt and pepper to taste.
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix to completely combine.
Refrigerate, uncovered, for about 30 minutes.
Divide 3 quarts of chicken stock, equally, between two pots and season with salt. Bring both to a simmer and add a few diced carrots, celery and dill sprigs to one of the pots and simmer until cooked then discard the dill sprigs and keep both pots warm.
Keep your hands well moistened by wetting them with water, then roll the chilled matzo dough into 1- 1½-inch balls.
Add the rolled balls to the pot of stock without the cooked vegetables then cover with a lid and simmer for about 1/2 hour until the matzo balls are cooked right through. Keep warm in the broth until ready to serve.
To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer matzo balls to serving bowls then strain matzo-ball-cooking broth and save for another use. Ladle hot chicken broth with celery and carrots from the second pot into each bowl and garnish with a few dill sprigs.
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Amazing! I made this for my family's Passover dinner, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich broth and fluffy matzo balls. It brought back so many fond memories of my grandmother's kitchen. I'll be making this every year for sure!
OMG, this Matzo Ball Soup is a game changer! I made it for Passover and my family devoured it. I even got my cousin, who usually hates matzo, to enjoy it! So simple and delicious, def will make it again! Proud moment for me. 💖
Amazing Matzo Balls!
Exceptional Matzo Soup. My wife's family makes it every year, and this recipe brought back great memories. Tasty, simple and honest food that warms your heart.
Fantastic! I made this for Passover, and my family couldn't get enough of it! The matzo balls were so fluffy and full of flavor. It felt like a hug in a bowl! Definitely making it again for our next gathering.
Sippin' this soup, felt like home. Tradition in every bite, perfect for the fam jam!
This matzo ball soup is simply amazing! I made it for Passover and my kids loved it. It's so comforting and easy to prepare.
¡Qué rico! Hice esta sopa para una reunión y todos estaban encantados. Me recordó a las que hacía mi abuela, ¡es perfecta para cualquier fiesta!
Heaven! I made this for our family gathering and it brought back so many memories of my grandma's cooking. Everyone was raving about the flavor and the soft matzo balls! Perfect for any festive occasion. A must-try for sure!
Yummy! My family loves this soup, especially during Passover. It's a great comfort food, and the matzo balls are super fluffy. Can't wait to make it again!
Yummy matzo balls!
This soup reminds me of my grandmother's cooking every Passover.
Superb! I made this soup for my kids' first Passover, and they loved it. It was simple to follow, and the flavors reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. Thank you for bringing such joy to our family meal!
Superb soup recipe! Reminds me of family gatherings during Passover, where we always have this delicious matzo ball soup together. Thank you for sharing!
Superb! This Matzo Ball Soup brought back memories of my grandma's kitchen. Every Passover, we gathered around the table, and this was the star dish. It's simple yet so comforting and full of flavors that I can't thank you enough for this recipe.
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