Golden Matzah Ball Soup
Cuisine: Jewish
Categories: Comfort Food
A classic matzah ball soup with fluffy golden matzah balls, simmered in a flavorful broth with carrots and celery. This traditional recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings and brings a taste of home to your table.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup matzah meal
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup seltzer water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Fresh dill for garnish
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add matzah meal, vegetable oil, seltzer water, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Shape the matzah mixture into balls and carefully drop them into the boiling broth.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add carrots and celery to the pot and continue simmering for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh dill.
- Enjoy the comforting warmth of this golden matzah ball soup!