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Asian Style Matzo Ball Soup

This Asian style Matzo Ball Soup recipe is made with a flavorful ginger scallion broth and shiitake mushrooms. Perfect for your modern Passover Seder menu.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

For Matzo Balls:
  • 2/3 cup matzo meal
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon scallions chopped
For Broth
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 10 cups chicken stock
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoon Sriracha more or less to suit your taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 16 oz shitake mushrooms sliced

Instructions

For Matzo Balls
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  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and place refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until thickened
For Broth
  1. In a stock pot, heat the oil medium-low heat
  2. Add the scallions, ginger and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened
  3. Pour in the stock, sriracha and soy. Taste for seasoning
  4. Let the soup boil then lower the heat until the soup simmers
  5. Add the mushrooms
  6. Remove matzo ball mixture from the fridge
  7. Form balls (1 teaspoon size) and throw them inside the simmering soup
  8. Matzo Balls will start floating when they are cooked
  9. Cook for 5 more minutes
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 859mg (36%) Potassium 704mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 130IU (3%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 859mg 36%
Potassium 704mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 130IU 3%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.