Matzo Ball Soup Recipe
This Matzo Ball Soup delivers 35g protein and 464 calories per serving, proving broth-based meals can carry real macro density. Batch-preps 5 servings in quick stovetop time, offering a lower-calorie alternative for cut phases or recovery days. Built for lifters who want high volume and protein without heavy fat additions.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery(1200g)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(567g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1440g)
- •2 cups water ($0.00)
- •Freshly cracked pepper ($0.01)
- •Dill, Fresh
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Vegetable oil(45g)
- •Matzo Meal, Dry(180g)
- •1 tsp salt ($0.05)
- •Baking powder(3g)
- •Freshly cracked pepper ($0.01)
- •3 Tbsp water ($0.00)
Instructions
- 1Mince the garlic and dice the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté the garlic, onion, celery, and carrots with the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until the onions are soft and transparent (about five minutes).
- 2Add the chicken breast, chicken broth, 2 cups water, some freshly cracked pepper, and one or two sprigs of dill to the pot. Place a lid on the pot and let it come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3While the soup is simmering, mix the matzo ball dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil. Add the matzo meal, salt, baking powder, and a little freshly cracked pepper to the eggs and oil. Stir until well combined. Finally, add 3 Tbsp water and stir until smooth again. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow the matzo meal time to absorb the moisture.
- 4After the chicken soup has simmered, carefully remove the chicken breast and shred it with a fork. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. Taste the broth and adjust the salt if needed.
- 5Once the dumpling mix has refrigerated and stiffened up, begin to form it into ping pong sized balls. Drop the balls into the simmering soup as they are formed, returning the lid to the pot after each one. If the dough is a little sticky, I recommend wetting your hands to help form the dough into balls. This will prevent it from sticking to your hands and make it easier to work with.Once all the dumplings are in the soup, let them simmer for 20 minutes without removing the lid. Make sure the soup is gently simmering the entire time.
- 6Add a couple sprigs of fresh dill just before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
464
calories
35g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Saturated fat
- 2.7g
- Sodium
- 675 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.3g
5 servings per batch · ~714g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Matzo Ball Soup Recipe have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 464 calories, with 16g fat and 45g carbs. This soup delivers solid protein content from the matzo balls and broth base.
How long does Matzo Ball Soup Recipe take to make?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and batch-cooks 5 servings on the stovetop in one session. You can prepare a week's worth of hearty lunches or dinners in a single cooking session.
Is Matzo Ball Soup Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 35g protein and 464 calories per serving, this soup supports muscle gain goals with a balanced carbohydrate-to-protein ratio. The 45g carbs per serving align well with post-workout nutrition strategies.
