Matzo Ball Soup

Name: Matzo Ball Soup
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 4–5-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 lb. chicken wings, necks, and/or backs; 2 large yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered; 6 celery stalks, cut into 1" pieces; 4 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1" pieces; 1 large parsnip, peeled, cut into 1" pieces; 1 large shallot, quartered; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns; 3 large eggs, beaten to blend; ¾ (88 g) cup matzo meal; ¼ cup schmaltz (chicken fat), melted; 3 Tbsp. club soda; 1¼ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. Morton kosher salt; 2 small carrots, peeled, sliced ¼" thick on a diagonal; Kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh dill; Coarsely ground fresh black pepper

Instructions

Learn how to make matzo balls with seltzer and schmaltz, then pair them with homemade chicken broth in this recipe for the classic Jewish Passover dish.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:27:59 GMT