Matzo Ball Soup

Israeli Matzo Ball Soup is very popular especially around Passover. During Passover Jews abstain from eating all leavened foods. Instead they eat matzoh, a flat crackerlike bread. This is in memory of the Exodus from Israel, when the Jews could not wait for their bread to rise, and carried it out on their backs to bake in the sun. This recipe does have baking powder in it which if being made for Passover should be eliminated and substituted with two tablespoons of seltzer water to keep the light airy deliciousness of the matzo balls. This recipe takes some time, over a day so plan ahead. Also don’t pass on making the schmalz (chicken fat) it is traditional and also what makes the matzo balls so wonderful. Also the clear broth is delicious. Enjoy!