Veggie Matzah Ball Soup

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This Veggie Matzah Ball Soup is the perfect dish for Passover. This veggie-based soup is topped with homemade matzo balls, and tons of fresh dill for lots of flavor and a hearty bite. 

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For the Soup

ingredients

  • 1 leek, cut in half and washed
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 celery stalks with leaves, washed and cut into medium sized chunks
  • 1 large parsip, peeled and cut into medium sized pieces
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled medium chop
  • 1 celeriac, peeled medium chop
  • 1 head garlic, sliced in half
  • 1 pot of water, 20 - 25 cups
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Handful of fresh dill plus more to garnish
  • Handful of fresh parsley
  • Freshly ground cracked black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste

For the Soup

Method

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat your oven 450 Fahrenheit.

  • Step 2

    Place the cleaned and sliced leek and onion on a sheet tray and drizzle over extra virgin olive oil. Place in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes or until it gets a little caramelized.

  • Step 3

    Fill a large stock pot with 20-25 cups water and place in the leek, onion, carrots, celeriac, parsnip, celery, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat and let simmer for 45 minutes. Check for seasoning. Add in the parsley and dill and let simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Check again for seasoning. Keep on a low simmer until you are ready to use.

For the Matzo Balls

ingredients

  • 2 cups matzo meal
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill

For the Matzo Balls

  • Step 1

    Mix all the ingredients together, cover and place in the fridge to set for at least 20 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Bring a large pot of water to boil and season well with kosher salt.

  • Step 3

    Keep your hands wet while rolling out golf ball sized balls. Place the balls into the boiling water, cover with a lid and turn down to a simmer. Let simmer for around 30-40 minutes. Keep in water until you serve.

  • Step 4

    Place the matzah balls in a bowl with the broth and finish with fresh dill and cracked black pepper. Chag Sameach!