5 Flavored Matzo Ball Recipes for Passover

For many people matzo ball soup is nostalgic of Passover, the dish people most look forward to (besides the brisket) during the seder.  It’s hard not to love it, the soup, matzo ball and the comforting flavors of the chicken broth. And there is nothing wrong with sticking with the classic and making the Best Matzo Ball Soup. But for those looking to change things up, there are a number of ways to liven up the classic dish.  

Below are 5 must-try recipes that will breathe new life into your favorite matzo ball soup recipe.

Saffron Matzo Ball Soup With Sofrito

A little spice and plenty of character, this Latin-America reminiscent matzo ball soup is packed with flavor.

Carrot Dill Matzah Balls

If you’re not looking to stray too far from tradition, then this might be your recipe.  Incorporate the vegetables and herbs that are normally floating in the soup right into the matzo ball!

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Stuffed Matzo Balls

Use your favorite recipe and stuff them!!

Prune Stuffed Matzo Balls

Meat Stuffed – Passover Egg Drop MatzoTon Soup

For the many who don’t go to restaurants on Passover, have no fear, you won’t go into withdrawal from your favorite Chinese place if you try egg and wonton (MatzoTon!) soup recipe.

“Mod” Matzo Ball Soup

For all the minestrone lovers out there, this is your new matzo ball soup. The red broth is a fun and unexpected play on the traditional clear chicken broth.

Passover Matzo Balls

For the die-hard tradition-keepers, this recipe will keep those matzo balls soft and floating right at the top.  The seltzer gives them the airiness, while the olive oil gives the matzo balls a deeper flavor than vegetable oil.

Spinach Whole Wheat Matzo Balls

 Try whole wheat and add spinach for color and flavor. 

Rainbow Matzo Balls

Bring it all together and make 4 different kinds of your favorite colors and flavors and serve them all.