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Bubbe Frieda's Matzo Ball Soup

Soups · Contributed by Bubbe Frieda

"Frieda's rule: club soda in the matzo ball mix, and never open the pot while they cook, no matter how curious you are."

Ingredients

• 1 cup matzo meal
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup schmaltz or oil
• 1/4 cup club soda
• Salt and pepper
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• Fresh dill

Instructions

1. Mix matzo meal, eggs, schmaltz, club soda, salt, and pepper. Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3. Wet your hands and roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
4. Drop the balls into the boiling water, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes without peeking.
5. Meanwhile, simmer the broth with carrots and celery until the vegetables are tender.
6. Transfer the cooked matzo balls into the broth, top with fresh dill, and serve hot.