Matzah Ball Soup

Matzah Ball Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy brunch. Light and fluffy matzah balls are served in a rich chicken broth, making it a beloved classic in Jewish cuisine.

Ingredients

• Matzo meal - 1/2 cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chicken broth - 4 cups
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Celery - 1 stalk, sliced
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the matzo meal, eggs, water, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Add the sliced carrot and celery to the broth and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
5. While the vegetables are cooking, wet your hands and form the chilled matzo mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
6. Gently add the matzo balls to the simmering broth and cook for 20 minutes, covered, until they have expanded and are cooked through.
7. Stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from eggs, providing essential amino acids.
• Chicken broth can be soothing and hydrating, especially when feeling unwell.

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