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This Asian style Matzo Ball Soup recipe is made with a flavorful ginger scallion broth and shiitake mushrooms. Perfect for your modern Passover Seder menu.
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Asian Style Matzo Ball Soup (Modern Passover Recipe)

Asian style matzo ball soup made with ginger, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms for a bold and comforting twist on a classic Passover dish.
Course Soup
Cuisine Jewish
Keyword jewish recipes, kosher recipes, matzo ball, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 304kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Matzo Balls:

  • 2/3 cup Matzo Meal
  • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or kosher-for-Passover alternative)
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon scallions chopped

For Broth

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 10 cups chicken stock
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher for Passover hot sauce more or less to suit your taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 16 oz Shitake mushrooms sliced
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For Matzo Balls

  • In a bowl, mix all the matzo ball ingredients until combined
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes, or until the mixture thickens

For Broth

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-low heat
  • Add the scallions, ginger, and garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened
  • Pour in the chicken stock, sriracha, and soy sauce; stir and taste for seasoning
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes
  • Remove the matzo ball mixture from the refrigerator
  • Using your hands or a small scoop, form small balls (about 1 teaspoon size)
  • Gently drop the matzo balls into the simmering soup
  • Cook until the matzo balls float to the surface, then continue cooking for 5 more minutes
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve

Notes

  • To make this recipe kosher for Passover, use certified kosher-for-Passover chicken stock and substitute soy sauce with a Passover-friendly alternative
  • Sriracha can be adjusted or omitted depending on your spice preference
  • Do not overcrowd the pot when cooking the matzo balls
  • Matzo balls will expand slightly as they cook
  • Serve immediately for the best texture

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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