Chicken soup with matzo balls

Chicken soup with matzo balls recipe videos

Chicken soup with matzo balls is a classic Jewish comfort food, featuring a clear, savory chicken broth with tender vegetables and fluffy, dumpling-like matzo balls. The soup is traditionally made with chicken, carrots, celery, onions, and dill, while the matzo balls are crafted from matzo meal, eggs, and fat. It is a staple of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, particularly associated with holidays like Passover.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of protein from the chicken and eggs, with moderate fat from the broth and matzo ball ingredients. It provides key nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and potassium, and a typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, depending on portion size and richness.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Vitamin A	3200 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's often called 'Jewish penicillin' for its reputation as a healing, restorative soup during illness. The matzo balls are unique because they are traditionally made with matzo meal, which is unleavened bread, making the dish suitable for Passover observance.