Skinny Matzo Ball Soup

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Skinny Matzo Ball Soup - Pioneer COOKERY 2025 | +1000 Best Pioneer Healthy Recipes

Ingredients
¼ cup club soda

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 large eggs, I used Eggland’s Best eggs

⅔ cup matzo meal

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

2 (32oz) containers Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth, see shopping tips

1 (14 oz) can Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth

12 ounces (¾ lb.) chicken breasts, (boneless, skinless), cubed

1½ cups carrots, chopped

1½ cups celery, sliced

1 cup onions, chopped

½ teaspoon dried thyme

Fresh ground pepper, to taste

3 ounces (1½ cups dry) Manischewitz Passover Gold egg noodles,“no yolk” egg noodles, whole grain or whole wheat spaghetti, see shopping tips
Directions
1. To prepare matzo balls: combine club soda, oil and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring well. Stir in matzo meal, dill, salt and ground pepper; chill 30 minutes. Shape dough into 24 (1-inch) balls.

2. To make the soup: In a large pot, add all soup ingredients, except the noodles and matzo balls. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, carefully add chilled matzo balls, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the cover. Cook uncovered for 10 more minutes.

3. While soup is cooking, cook the noodles in a separate pot according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and set aside, see prep tip.

4. Add cook noodles to soup, just before serving. To serve, add 2 matzo balls for a first course serving and 3 matzo balls to each main course serving.

Makes 12 (1 cup) first course servings or 8 (1¾ cups serving) main course servings
Nutrition Facts
for 1 cup (includes 2 matzo balls and Passover approved noodles)
124 calories
2g fat
1g sat fat
42mg chol
15g carbs
11g protein
1g fiber
522mg sodium
2g sugar
SmartPoints value : 3

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I'm a self-taught cook, passionate about bringing timeless recipes to life with a modern twist. Raised in the heart of the countryside, I grew up surrounded by family, farms, and the comforting aromas of home-cooked meals. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of culinary history— Kitchen is my creative sanctuary, where she blends traditional techniques with fresh, innovative flavors. With a focus on hearty, wholesome dishes and easy-to-follow recipes, My mission is to make home cooking feel like an adventure. Whether you’re roasting your first chicken or experimenting with a new dessert, I'm here to show you that cooking from scratch is always worth the effort. Join Me on a journey to rediscover the joy of cooking and savor the simple pleasures of a home-cooked meal, one recipe at a time.

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