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Comforting Egg Drop Matzo Ball Soup

This Egg Drop Matzo Ball Soup is the perfect fusion of classic Jewish matzo ball soup and Chinese egg drop soup.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine jewish
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Matzo Balls:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup matzo meal
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth (or water)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cup chicken broth

For the Egg Drop Soup:

  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Making the Matzo Balls:

  • Mix the Matzo Ball Ingredients:
    In a bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the vegetable oil, matzo meal, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Chill the Mixture:
    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes. This helps the matzo balls hold their shape.
  • Shape the Matzo Balls:
    With wet hands, shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Wet hands prevent sticking.
  • Boil the Matzo Balls:
    In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a simmer. Carefully drop the matzo balls into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let them simmer for about 20-25 minutes until they're puffy and cooked through.

Making the Egg Drop Soup:

  • Heat the Chicken Broth:
    In another pot, heat 4 cups of chicken broth over medium heat.
  • Season and Stir:
    Add the ground ginger, garlic powder, and chopped green onions to the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Create Egg Ribbons:
    In a small bowl, beat the eggs. While stirring the hot broth gently in a circular motion, slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs. The eggs will cook instantly and create silky ribbons in the soup.
  • Serve the Soup:
    Place 2-3 matzo balls in each serving bowl. Ladle the egg drop soup over the matzo balls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 8gFiber: 1g
Keyword egg disg, Egg Drop Matzo Ball Soup, Egg Drop Soup, egg soup
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