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Ingredients
- For the Matzah Balls:
- 1 cup matzah meal
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil (or melted schmaltz for a traditional flavor)
- 1/4 Cup of Water or Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- For the Soup:
- 8 cups of chicken broth, either homemade or store-bought
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic clove garlic Rosemary or thyme Fresh dill and parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Matzah Ball Mixture: In a big bowl, whisk the eggs and heartfelt within the oil and water or broth. Then, stir in the matzah meal as well and add salt, pepper or any herbs that you would like. Mix until well combined. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes under cover. Let the matzah balls fix up.
- Form the Mini Matzah Balls: Allow to cool, then very lightly wet your hands and form ping-pong-sized balls out of the matzah mixture. Yield about 30 mini matzah balls
- Cook the Matzah Balls: In a large pot with salted water, add. Then gently drop in the mini matzah balls and lower to simmer Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or till done and slightly swells up the apple pieces.
- Prepare the Soup: While the matzah balls are baking, make your soup. In a stock pot, bring the broth to a boil. Toss in the carrots, celery onion and bay leaf, then season with salt and pepper. After this time, reduce the heat to minimum and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
- Combine and Serve: When the matzah balls are done cooking, drain them and add them to the soup carefully. Allow to heat through together for another 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
- Divide the soup among bowls and top with fresh dill or parsley. Serve hot.
Tips and Variations
- Advance Matzah Balls: You can get these matzah balls prepared and put away in the fridge for as long as a day prior to setting them up into soup.
- Vegan: You can substitute beef or vegetable broth if you are non-chicken eaters.
- Make it Tastier: Let the broth down with a drizzle of white wine or squeeze of fresh lemon to lighten it up.
- Gluten-Free Matzah Balls: You can find gluten-free matzo meal at well-stocked kosher markets.
- Mix It Up: Stir in even more vegetables like parsnips or leeks to bulk it up; also add some shredded chicken for an extra protein boost.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: You will get 266K calories with this meal.
- Protein: An amount of 12 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
- Fat: An amount of 21 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
- Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 29 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
- Sugars: A 5g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
- Fiber: 1 g of fiber is obtained here.
- Cholesterol: 116 mg of cholesterol is obtained here.
- Sodium: 590 mg of sodium is used.
Mini Matzah Ball Soup is enjoyed with Jewish comfort food that offers a delightful twist on this traditional dish. The lightest and fluffiest mini matzo balls are simmered in a fragrant broth to make this comforting, filling soup. Grain-Free Challah is fabulous for holidays like Passover and any time a warm bit of egg bread teamed with honey butter on the tables. These small, bite-sized portions as simple for kids and a perfect appetizer to share at your next gathering. Serve this soup as an appetizer alongside our perfectly roast Chicken Recipe for a comforting and complete meal.
