# Things You Probably Didn't Know About Matzo Ball Soup *By James Hills — Updated June 2024* Matzo Ball Soup is one of my favorite winter treats - though if I was honest, I enjoy it all year round. However, winter is the best time to enjoy a steaming bowl of soup and so that's why I'm excited that we're back in season again. One of the things that is extra special about matzo ball soup though is it's history and cultural impact. While clearly it has evolved from Jewish / Hebrew cuisine but is widely enjoyed by religious and non-religious foodies worldwide today. Let's take a look at some things that make matzo ball soup special and why it continues to endure as a popular dish thousands of years later. ## Who Invented Matzo Ball Soup? The modern Matzo Ball Soup was popularized by Manischewitz Company in 1888 and while they didn't invent it, they were the first to mass-produce matzo products. This allowed more casual consumption since previously, Matzo Ball Soup would only have been something served during Passover and made from scratch by Jewish mothers and grandmothers who made matzo by hand. Matzo Balls were made by grinding the bread into meal and mixing with eggs, water, and fat so that it can be served in a chicken broth. This ultimately made Matzo Ball Soup a Passover staple but now it could be made quickly and easily - any time you want. ## Matzo Ball, Matzah Ball, or Something Else? Like a lot of different words, both Matzo and Matzah are technically correct ways to refer to Matzo Balls in English. However, in Yiddish there are many different transliterations including: knaidl, knaidel,kneidl,and kneidel. Don't worry though, both spellings are fully accepted though I prefer matzo since that's how I grew up spelling it. ### Master Your Grill: A Progressive Guide to Outdoor Cooking Master backyard grilling through systematic progression: equipment selection, core techniques, menu expansion, and advanced entertaining skills that transform any gathering into memorable culinary exp ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/lQYKsmQCkT6ugct4_EwN4Q.45) ### Montana Knife Company's Meat Church Chef Knife Review Montana Knife Company's Meat Church 6-inch chef knife uses Magnacut steel for BBQ prep and precision cutting. Real-world testing shows why this compact blade outperforms larger knives for trimming bri ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/lQYKsmQCkT6ugct4_EwN4Q.46) ### Rest EZ BBQ Blanket® - Insulated Meat Resting Bag Insulated BBQ resting bag that helps briskets, pork shoulders and turkeys reabsorb moisture for juicier results. 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Ingredients included 125 pounds of matzo meal and more than 1,000 eggs! ## The World Record for Eating Matzo Balls is 78 in 8 Minutes! In 2008, food eating champion, Joey Chestnut set the world record for eating 78 3.5 oz matzo balls in eight minutes. ## Do You Prefer Sinkers or Floaters? Depending on how they are made, matzo balls will either float or sink to the bottom of your bowl of soup. Which do you prefer? Details Written by: James Hills Published: 25 November 2019 Last Updated: 19 June 2024 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. Click here to [**Book Your Next Vacation**](https://www.mantripping.com/vacation-planning.html). #### Which Style Of Amazon Cruise Should You Pick To Explore World's Largest River? 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