Matzah Ball Soup: Jewish Penicillin

Chicken Soup has been known to be comfort food at its best. One of the great things about Passover is the Matzah Ball Soup. It is classic comfort food for me. It is always a good choice whenever sick. A bowl of this will make you feel a lot better. Matzah Ball soup is sort of like Jewish chicken and dumplings, but in my opinion better. Here is the recipe for it that my mom uses and gave me to take back to school.

 Matzah Balls with Club Soda
2 eggs
1/2 cup matzah meal
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of oil or chicken fat if possible
2 tablespoons club soda

mix all of the ingredients together. After mixed together, refrigerate for 20 minutes. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop the matzah balls in the boiling water. Cook at a boil for 20 minutes and they should be done.

Chicken Soup
4-5 pound chicken
1 diced onion
3 large carrrots peeled and quartered
3 stalks of celery
1 clove garlic
4 sprigs of parsley
1/8 teaspoon of dill
1 tablespoon salt
pinch of sugar
1/2 tablespoon of pepper


Put enough water over chicken to cover it. When it boils, skim and add vegetables.
Simmer until chicken is tender, about 2 ½ hours. Taste and add salt and pepper if
necessary. If flavor is not strong enough add a package of broth seasoner. Strain.

To prepare a boil of matzah ball soup, I usually use the carrot and celery from the broth along with the chicken. I put the veggies, chicken, and matzah balls. I usually have to put some salt to taste. It is delicious and it will revive you if you are feeling sick. ENJOY!