FLAVORFUL MATZO BALL SOUP

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A variety of winter vegetables gives the broth for this classic Jewish soup a deep flavor. You can use a few green onions instead of the leek. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

10 cups water
12 garlic cloves, peeled
3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
3 small turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
MATZO BALLS:
3 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons water or chicken broth
3 tablespoons rendered chicken fat
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 cup matzo meal
8 cups water

Steps:

  • For broth, in a stockpot, combine the first 12 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg yolks on high speed for 2 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Add the water, chicken fat and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In another bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Fold in matzo meal. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until thickened., In another stockpot, bring water to a boil; add remaining salt. Drop eight rounded tablespoonfuls of matzo ball dough into boiling water. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a matzo ball comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). , Strain broth, discarding vegetables and seasonings. Carefully remove matzo balls from water with a slotted spoon; place one matzo ball in each soup bowl. Add broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Khusi Pariyar
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Fakii Mughal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover matzo. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


khamala campbell
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the matzo balls are a nice touch. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Germaine Cornelia
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I like to add a little bit of shredded chicken to the soup for extra protein.


Marge Gomez Ortiz
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to the broth.


Daniel Ruter
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit. The matzo balls are always light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


ciara earl
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This soup was a disappointment. The matzo balls were dense and the broth was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


zayina shah
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This soup is a classic for a reason. It's comforting and delicious. The matzo balls are always a hit. I like to add a little extra dill to the broth for extra flavor.


Tomsuma Jabril
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. The soup turned out great and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Md Rijon
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This soup was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The matzo balls were light and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again for special occasions.


md rouful alam
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but the matzo balls were delicious. I would recommend using less salt in the broth next time.


Ahmad Bagha
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I'm not usually a fan of matzo ball soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The matzo balls were perfectly cooked and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Kashif Balch
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This soup is incredibly easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering all day. The matzo balls are light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nicholas Williams
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I made this soup for a group of friends and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and the matzo balls were a big hit. I will definitely be making this soup again.


David Mwambila
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This soup was absolutely delicious and comforting. The matzo balls were fluffy and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!