Hearty Vegetarian Motzah Ball Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Vegetarian Motzah Ball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup matzo meal; 1 small turnip, chopped; 2 -3 celery ribs, chopped (with lots of leaves); 1 onion, diced; 3 large carrots, chopped; ¼ cup sherry wine; vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional); 1 garlic cloves (optional) or 1 garlic powder (optional); vegetables, chopped (lots)

Servings: persons

1
Make motzah ball mix according to directions, but be sure to add broth, not just water, to the mix.
2
Put in fridge and let sit for at least 1/2 hour and as long as all day.
3
Peel and chop vegetables.
4
Put olive oil in a large pot (I use 4 qts.
5
)and lightly fry onions.
6
Add broth until pot is 3/4 full.
7
Add vegetables.
8
If you use green beans, add them later when you add the motzah balls.
9
The soup should be really full of veggies.
10
Add sherry.
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Add soy sauce (opt.
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).
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Cook for an hour or two.
14
Add more broth if needed and adjust seasonings to taste.
15
About 1/2 hour to 20 minutes before serving take matzoh ball mix out of the fridge.
16
Wet hands and shape matzoh mix into ball shapes, each about the size of a marshmallow.
17
Drop carefully into soup as you create the balls.
18
Cook for 20 minutes.
19
Serve.

154

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup matzo meal, 1 small turnip, chopped, 2 -3 celery ribs, chopped (with lots of leaves), 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Vegetarian Motzah Ball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hearty Vegetarian Motzah Ball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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