Are Matzo Balls Kosher for Passover?

Matzah balls are traditionally served in chicken soup and are a staple food on the Jewish holiday of Passover, though they are not eaten during Passover by those who observe a prohibition on soaking matzah products. The texture of matzah balls may be light or dense, depending on the recipe.

Can you eat matzo ball soup on Passover?

Matzo ball soup is a classic recipe from Eastern Europe. My grandmother has been making matzo ball soup for as long as I could remember. It is commonly served at the Passover seder, but is also eaten all year round.

Why are matzo balls kosher for Passover?

The Passover meal, known as a Seder, is all about remembering Jewish history. Much of the food is deeply symbolic. Matzo represents the unleavened bread the Jews ate while fleeing Egypt, for example, and horseradish is a symbol for the bitterness of slavery.