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Pumpkin Spice Matzah Ball Soup

Amy Kritzer
Kids today. They are adding pumpkin spice into everything! First lattes, and now matzah ball soup? But I swear, Pumpkin Spice Matzah Ball Soup is anything but basic.
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Jewish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For matzo balls:
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro minced for matzo balls, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pouch Lipton Kosher Matzo Ball Mix
  • For soup:
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 large onion 1/2 cup, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked pureed pumpkin flesh this is coincidentally the amount in a 15 oz can
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken works too
  • 2 tablespoons cream totally optional
  • 1 small lemon 2 tablespoons
  • For garnish:
  • Greek yogurt can be parve
  • Pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and Lipton Kosher Matzo Ball Mix in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Bring a medium, wide mouthed stock pot of water to a boil, lower to a simmer. In a separate larger stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, lower to medium, and sauté about 5 minutes, until they start to turn translucent. Then add cumin, ginger, cinnamon, chile powder, pepper and remaining salt and stir to combine.
  • Then add pumpkin puree and combine. Then add broth and stir it all together. Bring to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes to meld all the flavors, stirring occasionally. Puree with a hand blender if you want a smooth soup (I didn't, but you can.) Finish with salt to taste, lemon juice and cream if desired.
  • Now your matzah ball mixture should be ready. Wet hands, and form into about 10-12 1-inch balls.
  • Carefully place the balls into the simmering WATER. Simmer for 15 minutes, turning the balls occasionally for even cooking. Matzah balls will expand when they are done.
  • Place the matzah balls in the hot pumpkin soup and garnish with pumpkin seeds and Greek yogurt.
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