The Best Matzo Ball Soup Recipe: Oma's Famous Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages matzo crackers
• 0.5 cup butter
• 6 eggs eggs
• 2 onions, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 ounces matzo meal
• 96 ounces chicken broth

Instructions

1. Gather all your ingredients. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
2. Break the matzo crackers into small pieces and place them in a large bowl. Cover with tap water and let them soak until softened, which should take just a few minutes. Drain any excess water.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the drained matzo crackers and stir until they are dry and lightly browned. Remove from heat, then stir in the eggs, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add just enough matzo meal to bind the mixture together.
4. Roll a small amount of the mixture into a 2-inch matzo ball to test its consistency. Place it in the boiling water. The ball should rise to the top and hold its shape. If it sinks or falls apart, you've added too much matzo meal. Add another beaten egg and test again. Once you achieve the desired consistency, roll the remaining mixture into 2-inch balls.
5. Bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Carefully add the matzo balls and simmer until they are fully cooked and rise to the surface of the broth. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 448 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 965 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 136 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 64 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g