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Matzo Ball Pozole

A unique twist on comfort food combining traditional matzo balls with the flavors of pozole.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pozole
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Hominy canned or dried
  • 1 cup Chopped onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
For the Matzo Balls
  • 1 cup Matzo meal
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil

Method
 

Prepare the Pozole
  1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, hominy, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
Make the Matzo Balls
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together matzo meal, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and salt until well combined.
  2. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
  3. Form the mixture into balls and drop them into the simmering pozole.
  4. Cook for an additional 20 minutes until matzo balls are cooked through.
Serve
  1. Ladle the pozole into bowls and serve hot.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) Protein: 15g (30%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 1.5g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 150mg (50%) Sodium: 800mg (35%) Potassium: 600mg (17%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) Calcium: 50mg (5%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keywords: comfort food, matzo balls, soup

Notes

This recipe combines the comforting texture of matzo balls with the rich flavors of pozole, making it a perfect dish for family gatherings.

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