Matzoh Ball Soup

Christopher Kostow, Loveski Deli Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Oxbow Market, Napa

By / Photography By | November 11, 2024

Ingredients

For the matzoh balls
  • 1 cup matzoh meal
  • ¾ tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup oil (80% vegetable oil/20% olive oil)
For the Soup
  • ½ cup diced carrot
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced celery root
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • ½ cup Den’s Thai paste (page 64), optional
  • 6 quarts chicken broth, purchased or homemade (page 64) Chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Preparation

To make the matzoh balls, mix all dry ingredients and set aside. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and oil to combine. Add in the dry ingredients and gently mix. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes. Once cool, portion into 24 small balls. In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and place in the balls. Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft and fluffy. Using a wire skimmer, remove the balls from the water and set aside.

To make the soup, combine the vegetables in a steam basket. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat. Steam over gently boiling water until tender, 5–10 minutes. Set aside.

For each serving, place about ¼ cup chopped vegetables (and the Thai paste, if using) in the bottom of a soup bowl. Add 2 cups chicken broth, then add 3 matzoh balls, a drizzle of olive oil, and sprinkle with dill. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

For the matzoh balls
  • 1 cup matzoh meal
  • ¾ tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup oil (80% vegetable oil/20% olive oil)
For the Soup
  • ½ cup diced carrot
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced celery root
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • ½ cup Den’s Thai paste (page 64), optional
  • 6 quarts chicken broth, purchased or homemade (page 64) Chopped fresh dill, for garnish
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