Matzo Ball Soup with Fish

Matzo Ball Soup with Fish is a comforting and unique dish that combines fluffy matzo balls with tender fish in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish showcases the versatility of traditional matzo ball soup by incorporating seafood for a delightful twist.

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
• Fish fillet (white fish like cod or tilapia) - 200 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chicken broth - 4 cups
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the matzo meal, eggs, water, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5. While the broth is heating, form the matzo mixture into balls about 2.5 cm in diameter.
6. Once the broth is simmering, carefully add the matzo balls and cook for about 20 minutes until they are puffed and cooked through.
7. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fish fillet to the pot and simmer until the fish is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
9. Serve hot, with additional dill for garnish if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from fish and eggs, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, beneficial for heart health.

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