Matzo Ball Soup Recipe
The best matzo ball recipe if you're looking to make matzo ball soup
Servings 12 matzo balls
Calories 253kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup schmaltz available at most good butcher shops
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2½ cups matzo meal
- 1½ Tbsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 7 large eggs
Instructions
- Bring schmaltz to room temperature using microwave or small saucepan.
- Combine matzo meal, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs in small bowl.
- Add eggs and schmaltz to matzo meal mixture. Mix until evenly combined.
- Use hands to make 12-13 large matzo balls or 24-26 small matzo balls.
- Bring chicken stock to simmer in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add matzo balls to stock, cover with a lid. Cook 15-20 minutes until the matzo balls are puffy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Add additional ingredients to soup broth as desired.
Matzo balls can be made smaller if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1matzo ball | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g