Recipe courtesy of Ezra Potash
and
Adeev Potash
Matzo Ball Soup
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 252
- Total Fat
- 12
- Saturated Fat
- 4
- Carbohydrates
- 18
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 17
- Cholesterol
- 110
- Sodium
- 804
- Total: 1 hr 30 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 35 min
Ingredients
Matzo Balls:
5 large eggs (3 separated, 2 whole)
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup melted schmaltz
1 1/4 cups matzo meal
Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 quarts rich chicken broth
1 cup diced rutabaga
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, mix of dark and white meat
1/2 cup parsley leaves
Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Directions
- For the matzo balls: Beat the 3 egg whites and the cream of tartar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 3 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs. Sprinkle with pepper and whisk to incorporate. Mix in the schmaltz and matzo meal. Fold in the egg whites until fully combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
- For the soup: Meanwhile, place a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the rutabaga, celery, carrot, shredded rotisserie chicken and parsley.
- Remove the matzo mixture from the fridge and roll into golf ball-sized balls. This recipe will make roughly 18 matzo balls. Carefully place the balls in the soup, cover and cook over medium-low heat until the matzo balls are puffed and tender, 25 minutes. Serve the soup garnished with dill.