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How to Make Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a bowl of warm, comforting matzo ball soup, especially when it's made from a cherished family recipe. In Jewish cuisine, matzo ball soup is a classic dish that's often enjoyed during Passover or as a comforting meal any time of year. This recipe for Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup has been handed down through generations, and it's a beloved favorite among family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 5 ounces matzo meal
  • 96 ounces chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Break matzo crackers into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Add water to cover; allow to soak for a few minutes, until soft. Drain off excess water.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and stir in drained matzos; stir until mixture is dry and slightly brown. Remove from heat, and mix in eggs, salt and pepper to taste, parsley, and onions.
  • Mix in just enough matzo meal to make mixture hold together. Roll one golf ball-size matzo ball. Place matzo ball in the boiling water to test the mixture. The ball must rise to the top of the water and not break apart. If it does not rise, then too much matzo meal was added. In this case, add another beaten egg to the mixture and try again. When desired consistency is reached, roll all of mixture into golf ball size spheres.
  • In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth to a slow boil over medium heat; add balls to broth. Serve soup as the balls rise to the top of the broth.

    • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 965mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 404mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Jewish recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Passover recipes
    Traditional recipes