Classic Matzo Ball Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat), melted, or any neutral-flavored oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup matzo meal
• 6 cups chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
• 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thinly (about 1/8-inch thick)
• 2 inner ribs of celery, peeled and sliced thinly (about 1/8-inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
• Ground black pepper