Easy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

This easy matzo ball soup recipe is the perfect dish for the fall and winter. Hot and hearty, but not heavy. This soup is full of tender chicken breast carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, along with classic matzo balls. I like using boneless chicken breasts for a healthier soup. No fat to skim off. 

I’m a big fan of matzo ball soup. I have been since I was a little girl. All that chicken and veggies with big, delicious matzo balls in a savory broth soup? What could be better? If it’s a fall or winter day, the answer is nothing! I’ve been making this matzo ball soup for years, and it’s been a favorite of my family since the first time I made it. I love this soup when the leaves are falling or a snowstorm is wailing outside the window. There’s just nothing more satisfyingly cozy! 

Easy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

This delicious matzo ball soup starts with sauteed carrots, celery, onions, and garlic for a flavorful base. Then, I boil chicken cutlets in broth along with the vegetables until the chicken is nicely done. After that, I make the matzo balls and cook them in the broth, as well. IT’s all done in just about 45 minutes, and it creates one of the best soups you’ll ever make! 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only uses a few simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. 
• The broth, chicken, vegetables, and matzo balls make a delicious combination that warms you up on a cold day. 
• It’s a healthy, kid-friendly dish that everyone in the family will love. 

Ingredients

It only takes a few ingredients to make this easy matzo ball soup recipe. You probably have most of them in your kitchen right now, and whatever you don’t have is readily available at your local grocery store. 

For the Chicken Soup

• 2 chicken breast
• 2 or cups more cups chicken broth, I really like this brand
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 carrot chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped or minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: For a more robust flavor, chicken bouillon cube or Better Than Bullion, I love this and comes in many flavors. Found at some grocery stores and even Target and possibly Walmart.

For the Matzo Balls

• 1 cup matzo meal, you can find this in most grocery stores year round at a lower price
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp pepper
• 1/3 tsp baking powder

 

 

 

 

How to Make This Easy Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

This is such an easy recipe to make. You only have to do a little sauteing, and of course, making the matzo balls. It’s all very straightforward, and the entire recipe only takes about 45 minutes from start to finish. 

1. Sautee the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil. Turn the heat to low and stir. 
2. Add the cutlets to the vegetables and pour in the broth. Boil for 20 minutes. Turn over the cutlet once.

Making the Matzo Balls

1. Add matzo meal to a bowl and form a well. Then, add the egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Knead until it forms a dough. 
2. When the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks, then add it back to the pan. 
3. Form the dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls and place them in the hot broth. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. When the matzo balls have increased a bit in size, you’re ready to serve! You also have the option to cook the matzo balls in a separate pan of boiling water or chicken stock, or a mixture of the two. Then, add to bowl and pour over the broth.

Substitutions and Variations

• Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version of this soup. 
• You can use jarred minced garlic if you don’t have fresh garlic. 
• Vegetable broth will work if you don’t have chicken broth. 

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Large saucepan, loving these new nonstick, heavy saucepans
• Two forks
• Knife
• Cutting board

Storage

Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. 

Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container. 

Reheat: Place the soup in a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until hot. 

What to Serve with Matzo Ball Soup

This easy matzo ball soup recipe is perfect with a variety of dishes. Serve it with: 

• Challah bread
• Bagel chips
• Potato kugel
• Gefilte fish
• Roasted root vegetables

Tips

• If your broth doesn’t cover the cutlets completely, add more water until the breasts are covered. 
• Mixing by hand is the easiest way to make the matzo ball dough. It also makes for a tender matzo ball.
• If you prefer a transparent broth, cook the matzo balls in a separate saucepan with chicken broth, then add them to bowls of soup when serving them. 

More Soup Recipes

If you love delicious soups like this one, then check out these delicious soup recipes. 

• Vegetable Barley Soup
• Jazzed Up Canned Cream of Chicken Soup
• Crockpot Tuscan Beef Barley Soup

FAQ

What is matzo ball soup?

Matzo ball soup is a classic Jewish chicken soup filled with dumplings made from matzo meal. 

Is matzo ball soup healthy? 

This easy matzo ball soup recipe is very healthy. It’s full of vegetables and lean chicken breast, and the matzo balls themselves are a great source of carbs for energy. 

How do you keep matzo balls from falling apart? 

When you cook your matzo balls, be sure the liquid is simmering and not boiling. A vigorous boil can cause the matzo balls to disintegrate.

 

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