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Matzo Ball Soup for Passover

Matzo Ball Soup

Matzo Ball Soup for Passover

Traditional matzo balls קניידלך (kneidlach) are comforting dumplings made from matzo meal, eggs, and fat.

Matzo מַצָּה (also spelled matzoh, matzah or matza) is unleavened bread that holds deep significance in Jewish culture during Passover פֶּסַח (Pesach). It is made simply from flour and water and is baked quickly to prevent any rising, resulting in a flat, crisp texture.

We eat matzo during Passover to commemorate the Exodus from Egypt, when our ancestors left in such haste that their bread didn’t have time to rise.

Manischewitz matzo ball mix is Kosher for Passover and my choice for the best tasting. It contains matzo meal, salt, monocalcium phosphate, baking soda, onion, black pepper, garlic, and celery seed.

Matzo meal is a ground form of matzo, used as a breadcrumb substitute or a flour alternative, especially during Passover.

Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent and food additive typically used in baked goods. It is a fast-acting acid that reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, which helps baked goods rise and become light and fluffy.

If you are looking for a recipe for the fluffiest, most delicious matzo balls in a beautiful clear tasty broth for Passover or anytime – you’ve come to the right place!

Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

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Smoked Salmon Matzah Brei

Fried Matzah and Eggs
Smoked Salmon, Capers, Scallions
Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Chives

Matzah brei is a traditional Jewish dish served during Passover. It consists of matzah (unleavened bread) that is softened briefly in water, then sautéed in butter and cooked with beaten eggs.

It seems that every Jewish family has their own way of making Matzah Brei, some with a greater ratio of matzah to egg, some lightly browned cooked in a frittata style, some in a french toast style served sweet with maple syrup or cinnamon sugar.

I go for a savory scrambled version. For a special Passover brunch treat, I add smoked salmon, capers, scallions, and a dollop of horseradish crème fraîche.

Matzah brei is pronounced “MAHT-suh bry.” Brei rhymes with try. Try it!

Smoked Salmon Matzah Brei Recipe

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Beef Soup with Brisket, Horseradish Matzoh Balls

Beef Soup with (Leftover) Brisket
Horseradish and Chive Matzoh Balls

What is special about the last day of Passover?

While the Children of Israel were in their homes in the middle of the night, God struck the Egyptians with the plague of the firstborn – all the Egyptians’ firstborn died. This plague drove the Egyptian king, Pharaoh, to tell the Israelites – “Get up and get out from among my people!”

They hurriedly left Egypt in the darkness, and for six days wandered through the Sinai desert until they reached the shores of the Red Sea. Meanwhile, Pharaoh changed his mind to set them free and sent his army of soldiers and chariots after the newly liberated nation.

As the Israelites stood on the banks of the sea, the Egyptian army came up behind them. They were caught between the sea and the pursuing army, with no reasonable chance of salvation.

Then the Lord told Moses to raise his staff and stretch out his hand over the sea and split it, and the Children of Israel came in the midst of the sea onto dry land.

Excerpted and edited from RABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ Published APRIL 9, 2020 in the Jerusalem Post here.

Beef Soup with Brisket, Horseradish Matzoh Balls

Unlike the light Seder Course of Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls, this hearty beef soup for the end of Passover is the main course. It uses up many ingredients from the prior week.

Fresh chunky carrots, parsnips, celery, and leeks are simmered in beef broth. Leftover brisket is cut into bite-sized cubes and re-heated in the savory soup. And here, the matzoh balls are flavored with zippy horseradish and chives to complement the beef.

Beef Soup with Brisket and Horseradish Matzoh Balls Recipe

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Turkey Matzo Ball Soup

Turkey Soup with Poultry-Seasoned Matzo Balls
Egg Noodles, Peas, Carrots, Shredded Turkey

A blend of thyme, sage, black pepper, marjoram, rosemary and nutmeg – this traditional Thanksgiving seasoning adds a unique savory flavor to my Hanukkah matzoh balls.

When Hanukkah falls right after Thanksgiving on the calendar, a special opportunity arises. Here, we are merging the best flavors and recipes of both holidays…With this seasoning, the matzoh balls have a taste reminiscent of turkey!

Turkey Soup with Poultry-Seasoned Matzo Balls Recipe

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Fried Matzo Balls – Fancy Style

Fried Matzo Balls

Fancy Style
Caviar, Sour Cream, Hard-Cooked Egg Yolk, Chives

If you’re making lots of matzo balls for Passover, roll a few more and…OMG fry some! You and your family will be delirious with these morsels of deliciousness. It’s worth the extra effort and second step to fry them to get a golden crispy crust and then adorn with some fancy toppings.