Matza ball soup from scratch
Servings: 2, Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Matza balls
- 1 cup saltine crackers (or flatbread), crushed
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 cup filtered water
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced
- 1+ tablespoon sliced turmeric
- 1 1/2 celery, large chunks
- 1 teaspoon celery leaves, chopped
- 2 carrots, large chunks
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 1/4 Rapunzel bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- pepper & salt
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Matza balls
- Mix baking soda and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs and oil.
- Crush the saltines/flatbread to whatever consistency desired. Add to the soda and salt bowl and mix well.
- Add the saltine combo to the eggs and oil. Add the water. Mix well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Soup
- Add oil olive to a soup pan, with onions, garlic and turmeric. Saute for 5+ minutes until soft.
- Retrieve the matza balls from the fridge and form into balls (makes around 9). Set aside.
- Add carrots, celery leaves and bouillon on top. Once the bouillon is soft, mix it all together well, add a little water if needed.
- Add the water, thyme, salt, pepper, then the matza balls.
- Add bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add the celery when everything is about 3-5 minutes until done so they do not overcook.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
