Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup

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This matzo ball soup recipe is the one my grandmother always made. The matzo balls are perfect! It is our family's favorite Passover dish and serves a lot of people. Make sure to not add too much matzo meal in order to make the matzo balls float to the top of the boiling chicken broth.

Submitted by May Gerstle
Updated on November 17, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 (10-ounce) packages matzo crackers

  • ½ cup oil or butter (See Cook's Note.)

  • 6 large eggs, or more if needed, beaten

  • 2 onions, minced

  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 5 ounces matzo meal

  • 3 (32-ounce) cartons chicken broth

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

  2. Meanwhile, break matzo crackers into small pieces; place in a large bowl. Add tap water to cover; allow to soak until soft, a few minutes. Drain off excess water.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add drained matzo crackers; stir until dry and slightly brown. Remove from heat; stir in eggs, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in just enough matzo meal until mixture holds together.

  4. Roll mixture into one 2-inch matzo ball; place in the boiling water to test consistency. The ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. If it doesn't rise, too much matzo meal was added; add another beaten egg to the mixture and test again. When desired consistency is reached, roll mixture into 2-inch balls.

  5. Bring chicken broth in a large saucepan to a lively simmer over medium heat. Carefully add matzo balls; simmer until balls are cooked through and rise to the top of the broth. Serve.

Cook’s Note

To make this recipe kosher, use vegetable oil or butter-flavored shortening that's non-dairy.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
14g Fat
64g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 965mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 404mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.