
By Once Upon a Chef
Matzo Ball Soup
Soul-warming matzo ball soup, affectionately known as Jewish penicillin, reigns as the ultimate comfort food. Step into tradition and learn the secret to its hallmark savory broth and perfectly fluffy matzo balls.
Updated at: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:10:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories473.4 kcal (24%)
Total Fat31.1 g (44%)
Carbs21.4 g (8%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein26.5 g (53%)
Sodium1012.2 mg (51%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings

4 poundchicken
giblets removed, whole or cut into pieces

3yellow onions
medium, peeled and quartered

3turnips
peeled and quartered, optional

6carrots
peeled and roughly chopped, or substitute 1 lb baby carrots

5celery stalks
with greens, roughly chopped

2bay leaves

10 sprigsfresh parsley

¼ teaspooncelery seed

salt

white pepper

2 tablespoonschicken bouillon powder
preferably kosher, such as Chicken Style Consommé Instant Soup and Seasoning Mix

½ cupvegetable oil

4eggs
large

1 boxMatzo Ball Mix
2 bags of matzo ball mix

4carrots
peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1 - inch pieces

¼ cupparsley
freshly chopped, or dill
Instructions
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