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Bowl of traditional Slow Cooker Matzo Ball Soup with fluffy matzo balls, shredded chicken, and fresh dill.

Easy Slow Cooker Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort! This slow cooker recipe delivers tender chicken, a rich broth, and perfectly fluffy matzo balls.

Ingredients 

Matzo Ball Soup Broth Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups chicken stock, or chicken stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf

Matzo Balls Ingredients:

  • 2 cups matzo meal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 large eggs, beaten

Serving (optional):

  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 medium carrots, 3 cloves garlic,1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 4 cups chicken stock, 2 cups water, and 1 bay leaf to your slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook the broth on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups matzo meal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and beaten 8 large eggs.
  • Mix thoroughly until well combined, then refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Once chilled, roll the mixture into small, uniform balls and place them back into the refrigerator until the soup is ready.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred the meat using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, gently drop the chilled matzo balls into the simmering soup.
  • Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking for the final 30 minutes, or until the matzo balls are light and cooked through.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, Parsley for garnish and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Ladle

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 31gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 1343mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2894IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 3mg