Ingredients

  • 12 cups low sodium chicken broth (homemade or canned)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen carrots, coins (or use fresh carrots peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 -2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • MATZO BALLS
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or use Canola oil)
  • 1 cup matzo meal (no substitutes use only matzo meal)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder (can use 2 teaspoons if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (can use kosher salt)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (if not a garlic-lover then omit)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  • For the matzo balls;.in a small or medium size bowl whisk eggs with the oil together until well blended.
  • In a medium bowl combine the matzo meal with baking powder, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
  • Add in the egg/oil mixture; mix lightly until combined (do not over mix).
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or longer.
  • Using lightly greased hands shape the mixture into about 1-1/2-inch balls.
  • Place the balls onto a plate.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a simmer then add in carrots.
  • Carefully drop the balls into simmering broth a few at a time (make certain the broth is simmering when you drop in the balls).
  • When all the balls are in the broth reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the balls are soft and tender (the balls with almost double in size when cooking in the broth).
  • Season the broth with black pepper.
  • Ladle the broth and matzo balls into bowls and enjoy.