Matzo Ball Soup

Name: Matzo Ball Soup
Cuisine: European, Israeli, Middle Eastern, Asian, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 (4 to 5) pound chicken, giblets removed, whole or cut into pieces (see note); 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered; 3 turnips, peeled and quartered (optional); 6 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (or substitute 1 lb. baby carrots); 5 celery stalks with greens, roughly chopped; 2 bay leaves; About 10 fresh parsley sprigs; ¼ teaspoon celery seed; Salt; White pepper; About 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (preferably kosher, such as Osem Chicken Style Consommé Instant Soup and Seasoning Mix); ½ cup vegetable oil; 4 large eggs; 1 box Streit's Matzo Ball Mix (2 bags of matzo ball mix); 4 carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces; ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley or dill

Instructions

Light, fluffy matzo balls in rich, golden chicken broth—this matzo ball soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for holidays, chilly nights, or whenever you need a little warmth.

Updated at: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:13:51 GMT