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Gluten Free Matzo Ball Soup

🍲✨ Gluten Free Matzo Ball Soup 🍲✨ | Flavorful Recipe (2023)

Savor comfort in a bowl with our GF Matzo Ball Soup! Fluffy, flavorful matzo balls dance in a rich, nourishing broth. A gluten-free twist on a beloved classic. Warm your soul with every spoonful! 💛🥣
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Soup:

  • ⦁ - 2 quarts water
  • ⦁ - 4 ribs celery with leaves cut into 2-inch lengths
  • ⦁ - 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • ⦁ - 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
  • ⦁ - 4 sprigs parsley
  • ⦁ - 1 large onion chopped
  • ⦁ - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ⦁ - 1 large bay leaf or 2 small
  • ⦁ - 2 1/2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • ⦁ - 4 carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ⦁ - Chopped fresh dill leaves or parsley, optional garnish

For the Matzo Balls:

  • ⦁ - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil chicken schmaltz, or duck fat
  • ⦁ - 3 large eggs
  • ⦁ - 3/4 cup matzo meal
  • ⦁ - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⦁ - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⦁ - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

Steps to Make Gluten-Free Matzo Ball Soup 🍲🌱

    Step 1: Gathering the Ingredients 🛒🥕

    • - Gather chicken thighs, water, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, kosher salt, and a touch of pepper.

    Step 2: Building the Broth 🍗🍲

    • Place chicken thighs in Instant Pot.
    • Add water, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, kosher salt, and pepper.

    Step 3: Sealing the Promise 🕰️🤝

    • Lock Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing.
    • Choose manual, high pressure, and 35 minutes.
    • Let pressure release naturally 30 minutes, then release remaining pressure.

    Step 4: Crafting Matzo Ball Alchemy 🥚🍞

    • Whisk eggs in bowl.
    • Mix in vegetable oil, matzo meal, salt, baking powder, and parsley.
    • Refrigerate for matzo ball shaping.

    Step 5: Tenderly Releasing 🥄🧄

    • Use slotted spoon for chicken and veggies.
    • Strain broth, return to Instant Pot.
    • Sauté to bring broth to boil.

    Step 6: Shaping the Heart 💓🌰

    • Shape matzo mixture into spheres.
    • Make around 12 to 15 matzo balls.

    Step 7: The Matzo Ball Ballet 💃🍲

    • Add matzo balls to simmering broth.
    • Low sauté for 30 mins.
    • Low sauté for 10 mins before "keep warm" stage.

    Step 8: Infusing Essence 🍛🍗

    • Slice cooked veggies.
    • Remove skin and bones, shred chicken.

    Step 9: Culmination of Flavors 🥦🍖

    • Combine veggies, chicken, and matzo balls.
    • Let flavors meld together in harmony.

    Step 10: Serving with Heart 🥣❤️

    • - Serve with two matzo balls per bowl.
    • - Add freshly chopped dill or parsley for a final touch.
    • Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Gluten-Free Matzo Ball Soup! 🥄🌟

    Notes

    Nutrition facts

     
    ⦁ - Calories: 443
    ⦁ - Total Fat: 23g
    ⦁ - Saturated Fat: 5g
    ⦁ - Cholesterol: 214 mg
    ⦁ - Sodium: 918mg
    ⦁ - Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    ⦁ - Dietary Fiber: 3g
    ⦁ - Total Sugars: 3g
    ⦁ - Protein: 29g
    ⦁ - Vitamin C: 8mg
    ⦁ - Calcium: 119 mg
    ⦁ - Iron: 3mg
    ⦁ - Potassium: 531mg
    Keyword Gluten Free Matzo Ball Soup