matzo ball soup
Matzo ball soup is a comforting traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish featuring light, fluffy dumplings made from matzo meal served in a clear chicken broth. It is especially popular during Passover and other Jewish holidays, symbolizing sustenance and cultural heritage.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 2 large
- 2 tablespoons
- 6 cups
- 1/4 cup
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped
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Ashkenazi Jewish
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Matzo ball soup originated in Eastern Europe among Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a way to create a filling meal using matzo meal during Passover when leavened bread is forbidden.
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