Matzo Ball Soup
Clear chicken soup with light, fluffy matzo dumplings, a true comfort bowl.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.59 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chicken, vegetables and 1.5 litres water in a large pan with a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 hour, skimming now and then.
60 min - 2
Beat the eggs, oil and 60 ml water, then mix in the matzo meal and a pinch of salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Lift out the chicken, shred the meat and return it to the soup. Discard the bones and onion.
- 4
Wet your hands and roll the mixture into 12 balls.
- 5
Drop into the simmering soup, cover and cook for 20 minutes until puffed and light.
20 min - 6
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with dill.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.