Chicken Noodle Soup with Matzo Balls

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Chicken Noodle Soup with Matzo Balls is a comforting, hearty soup featuring a clear, savory chicken broth, tender vegetables like carrots and celery, soft egg noodles, and distinctive, fluffy matzo balls made from ground matzo meal. This dish is a staple of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, often served during holidays like Passover and cherished as a classic 'Jewish penicillin' for its soothing qualities.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally balanced, providing a good source of protein from the chicken, complex carbohydrates from the noodles and matzo balls, and essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. A typical serving (about 1.5 cups) contains roughly 250-350 calories, with moderate fat content depending on the broth preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin A	3000 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	40 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg

Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The matzo balls are uniquely symbolic, made from matzo meal (unleavened bread) which is central to Passover traditions, commemorating the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt. Nutritionally, the dish is celebrated for its hydrating broth and easily digestible ingredients, making it a traditional remedy for colds and a symbol of comfort and care in Jewish culture.