Matzo Ball Soup

So, been craving this for awhile now, and finally got around to making it since we had a jug of homemade broth in the fridge. Recipes aren't all that common on the internet, but I found a few and compared them. This is the amalgamation of my findings and what I ended up doing.

Matzo Balls 


makes 9 big ones


3 Tbsp good schmaltz (can use oil if you don't have any around, might want to add spices if going for oil though)
2 eggs, beaten
1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed semi-fine (food processor is awesome for it)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger
3 Tbsp water (or chicken stock if you have enough or skipped schmaltz)

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the schmaltz (or oil).
Sprinkle the cracker crumbs, ginger and salt (and spices) and then stir.
Add the water (or stock) and stir to just mix.
Cover and fridge for 20 minutes.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. (Make sure it's quite big, since the balls poof!)
Reduce to a light boil and add the balls. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes or until desired doneness.

To serve, simmer 5 minutes in the broth or soup you're eating with them.

A big serving of soup. To my homemade broth, I added chopped onions, carrots, mushrooms and chicken breasts. It was yummy!

Good eats!