Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup
This savory, vegetable matzo ball soup is a delicious and quick meal on a cold evening.
- Yield
- 6 Servings
- Serving size
- 2 cooked matzo balls with 1 cup soup, 1/6 of recipe
- Rating
- 2.94 of 5 (87 ratings)
Food groups
- Grains: 1/2 ounces
- Protein Foods: 1/2 ounces
- Vegetables: 3/4 cups
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Matzo Balls:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1/8 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted matzo meal
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
- Ingredients for Broth:
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups medium parsnips, sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water. To Make Matzo Balls : To Make Broth :
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 170.4 |
| Total Fat | 6.74 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.33 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 68.5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 24.67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.54 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.59 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.51 g |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Potassium | 422 mg |
| Sodium | 172.13 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg |
| Phosphorus | 94 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 337 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7 mcg |
| Folate | 48 mcg |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 73 mg |
Notes
Recipe cost can be reduced by substituting dried dill for fresh dill.
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Source
Recipe by: Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
Published by: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion / SNAP-Ed) on MyPlate Kitchen at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/vegetarian-matzo-ball-soup. Federal works are public domain in the United States.