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Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings

This savory, vegetable matzo ball soup is a delicious and quick meal on a cold evening.

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Matzo Balls:
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1/8 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted matzo meal
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
  • Ingredients for Broth:
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups medium parsnips, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.

To Make Matzo Balls:

  1. Stir together eggs, oil, and vegetable stock in a small bowl. Add matzo meal, dill, and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 8 hours.
  2. Bring large pot of water to a boil; add a dash of salt. Using oiled hands, form dough into 12 1-inch balls.
  3. Drop the balls one at a time into the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

To Make Broth:

  1. While matzo balls are simmering, make soup by adding all broth ingredients and bringing to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. To serve, spoon 2 cooked matzo balls into a bowl and ladle 1 cup of soup over them.

Notes

Recipe cost can be reduced by substituting dried dill for fresh dill.

Learn more about:

Source:

Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 cooked matzo balls with 1 cup soup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 170
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 65 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 422 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 170
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 69 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 65 mg
Potassium 422 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 26 mg
Phosphorus 94 mg
Selenium 10 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 337 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 48 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 73 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 3/4 cups
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