Friday, May 25, 2012

Feel Better Quick, Matzo Ball Soup

Time for post #2 here in my blog. With the rapid pace of school and vigorous studying I've felt a bit worn out and run down. Matzo Ball soup is the perfect pick-me-up! Its comforting and relaxing, one of my favorite meals, especially given the unseasonable cold weather today!

Ingredients (Serves 2):
3/4 Cup Matzo
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Medium Eggs
3 Chicken Bullion Cubes OR 8 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Carrots
1/2 White Onion
1 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Tsp Garlic Salt or Kosher Salt
1 Tsp. Parsley (For Garnish)
4oz. Angel Hair Pasta Noodles OR 4oz. Thin Spaghetti Noodles

Feel Good Matzo Ball Soup

Directions:

1. Put eggs and vegetable oil into a bowl and whisk until well mixed.  Add Matzo and 1/2 tsp. of Pepper and mix well with fork. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

2. While matzo mix refrigerates, start either chicken stock or 8 cups water with bullion to boil.

3. Dice carrots and onion.

Diced Carrots and Onion
4. Break pasta noodles into thirds and add to boiling stock with carrots and onions.
5. Take out matzo mix and with wet hands form into walnut sized balls.
6. Add Matzo and seasonings to boiling stock and veggies. Cover with tight fitting lid, reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Serve and Enjoy, Garnish with some parsley if desired!






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