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
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
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Khusi Pariyar
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper to the broth.
Daniel Ruter
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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!