Classic Matzo Ball Soup Recipe from Bubbie's Kitchen

This traditional Jewish matzo ball soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cold winter days or when you're feeling under the weather. Bubbie's secret matzo ball recipe makes fluffy, light matzo balls that soak up all the delicious broth.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and vegetable oil together until well combined.
2. Stir in the matzo meal, salt, pepper, and baking powder until a thick batter forms.
3. Cover and refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. In a separate pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer and add the carrots, celery, and onion.
5. Using wet hands, shape the matzo ball batter into small balls and gently drop them into the simmering broth.
6. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, until the matzo balls are cooked through.
7. Stir in the fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of Bubbie's matzo ball soup.

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