Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

Onion

diced

1 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

0.13 cup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 piece

Dill Leaves

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

0.5 cup

Matzo Meal

or bread crumbs

100 gram

Tofu

firm

0.5 cup

Vegetable Stock

1 inch

Ginger

peeled and grated

1 unit

Carrot

cut into strips

4 piece

Parsley Leaves

finely chopped

4 cloves

Garlic

fine chopped

3 piece

Parsley Leaves

finely chopped

3 cup

Vegetable Stock

Step 1
~4 min

Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3
~4 min

Add onions and cook until soft.

Step 4
~4 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 5
~4 min

In a mixing bowl, combine matzo meal (or bread crumbs), sautéed onion, salt, and pepper.

Step 6
~4 min

In a food processor, blend tofu, vegetable broth, parsley, and remaining oil until smooth.

Step 7
~4 min

Add the tofu mixture to the matzo meal mixture and combine.

Step 8
~4 min

Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Step 9
~4 min

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

Step 10
~4 min

Add onion and carrot, cook until tender.

Step 11
~4 min

Add vegetable broth, chopped parsley, and dill.

Step 12
~4 min

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 13
~4 min

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Step 14
~4 min

While soup simmers, form the matzo ball mixture into small, equal-sized balls.

Step 15
~4 min

Add the tofu matzo balls to the soup.

Step 16
~4 min

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they float and are cooked through.

Step 17
~4 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 18
~4 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made a day ahead. Matzo ball mixture needs to be refrigerated for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a starter or main course.

Pair with a side of crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Herb Mushroom Bruschetta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish soup, often served during Passover.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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