• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Little Ferraro Kitchen logo
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Comforting Fall Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Comforting Fall Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Cookbooks
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Hanukkah Recipes

    Roasted Tomato Soup with Ricotta Parmesan Matzo Balls

    Published: Mar 16, 2021 · Modified: Jan 1, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Jump to Recipe

    Roasted tomato soup with ricotta parmesan matzo balls is an Italian inspired twist for Passover matzo ball soup.

    Roasted tomato soup with ricotta parmesan matzo balls is an Italian inspired twist for Passover matzo ball soup.

    Passover Matzo Ball Soup with an Italian Twist

    There is nothing like a lemony matzo ball soup, classic and with a pop of freshness. But this roasted tomato soup with ricotta matzoh balls may be my new favorite to date.

     You may know that I come from a multicultural family and we incorporate that into our lives and celebrations as well. Ashkenazi and Sephardic, Hawaii and Southern California with an Italian twist from his background. It keeps things delicious!

    So with that I wanted to combine our heritages and our cultures into one deliciously comforting bowl of matzo ball soup.

    Cheesy Matzo Balls is the Star of the Recipe

    Tomatoes, peppers and carrots are all roasted together so they get soft, caramelized and sweet. After a quick blend together, stock is added to make a truly simple tomato soup.

    But it's the cheesy Parmesan matzo balls that really make an impact!. The matzo ball mixture is stirred with creamy ricotta and savory Parmesan cheese. Then the soup is garnished with a salty cheesy Parmesan crisp.

    Now how good does that sound?

    Roasted tomato soup with ricotta parmesan matzo balls is an Italian inspired twist for Passover matzo ball soup.
    Passover Charoset Three Ways: Tropical Charoset with mango, pineapple and mac nuts, Persian Dried Fruit Charoset and Tex-Mex Salsa inspired Charoset.

    Roasted Tomato Soup with Ricotta Parmesan Matzo Balls

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Roasted tomato soup with ricotta parmesan matzo balls is an Italian inspired twist for Passover matzo ball soup.
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine Italian, Jewish
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 464 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Tomato Soup

    • 2 pounds vine or roma tomatoes cut in half
    • 2 red bell peppers you can also use roasted jarred peppers
    • 2 large carrots peeled and stems cut
    • 2 garlic cloves smashed
    • ½ tsp. salt
    • Olive oil for drizzling
    • 2-4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

    Ricotta Matzah Ball Ingredients:

    • 4 eggs whisked
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup full fat ricotta cheese
    • 1 cup matzo meal
    • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    • Fresh basil leaves finely chopped
    • Fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Ground pepper

    Garnish:

    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for Parmesan chips
    • Fresh basil
    • Olive oil
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions
     

    Tomato Soup

    • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil. Add tomatoes, peppers, carrots and garlic and toss with salt and olive oil.
    • Roast vegetables until soft and tender, for about 30 minutes. Once done, remove from oven and let cool long enough to handle. Then remove seeds and charred thick peel from the peppers and and discard.
    • Once vegetables are cool enough, add everything to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You may want to add a bit of the stock to help thin it out, then transfer to a small pot with the rest of the stock and bring to a simmer. Taste for seasoning and adjust.

    Ricotta Matzo Balls

    • In a medium sized bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil and ricotta cheese together. Add the matzo meal, Parmesan, fresh herbs, baking powder, salt and pepper and give everything a good mix until just combined and form into medium sized balls. Add to boiling water and cook until matzah balls float to the top, about 30 minutes.

    Parmesan Chip

    • Leave oven at 400° Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat. Place a heaping tablespoon or two of grated Parmesan cheese onto the lined baking sheet and lightly press down so it’s in a circle and finish with the rest of the grated cheese.
    • Bake for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts and edges are slightly crispy. Once done, remove from oven and allow Parmesan chips to cool before removing.
    • Ladle soup into bowls along with ricotta matzo balls. Garnish each bowl with a Parmesan chip, fresh basil and a good drizzle of olive oil.

    Notes

    Instead of roasting red peppers, already roasted jarred peppers will work great. 
    If making ahead, keep the matzo balls separate from the tomato soup and heat together before serving. 
    Both the matzo balls and tomato soup can be made up three days in advance.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 188mgSodium: 818mgPotassium: 1109mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 9316IUVitamin C: 109mgCalcium: 357mgIron: 3mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let us know by leaving a comment and 5 star rating!

    More Delicious Hanukkah Recipes

    • Braised beef brisket in a rich sweet and sour tomato sauce.
      Braised Sweet and Sour Brisket
    • Crispy potato latkes with different toppings, including salmon, creme fraiche and guacamole.
      Latke Bar with Toppings
    • Small plate of cherry pistachio rugelach with a small bowl of chopped pistachios off to the side.
      Cherry Pistachio Rugelach
    • Latkes on a blue plate.
      Mom's Crispy Potato Latkes

    Sharing is caring!

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    • Print

    Weeknight Mediterranean Shopping List

    Subscribe to get the Mediterranean shopping list and to be the 1st to get brand new recipes!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. MPaula says

      November 07, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      I haven't made this recipe yet but I'm looking forward to it. I wanted to let you know that I could not go directly from the Buzz Feed list to your recipe. I tried several times and was hijacked by spam every time. I searched for the title of the recipe and chose your site for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        November 07, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        Thank you for letting me know. Unfortunately, I can't change how the buzzfeed site linked since they shared my recipe but I am glad you found the one on my site. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    2. Sharon says

      March 24, 2021 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      Never got an email.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        March 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Sharon....thank you, I will check the settings and make sure you are added!

        Reply
    3. Adela says

      March 29, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so delicious, can’t wait to try it. Thank you for your recipe.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        March 31, 2020 at 8:15 am

        Its a bit different, isn't it? Thank you Adela!

        Reply
    4. Sheila says

      January 04, 2018 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Dropping by to say thank you for sharing this recipe. We had it a few days ago and it was so good. So, I would like to share that this is now officially my favorite tomato soup.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        January 13, 2018 at 9:32 am

        Hi Sheila! Soooo happy you made it..that makes me so happy 🙂

        Reply
    5. Joan cohen says

      December 10, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      You made me a better cook

      Reply
    6. Wilkins says

      November 03, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      It's definitely my favorite tomato soup recipe. Roasting makes all the difference!!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Samantha! I started this blog for my love of world cuisine and cultural flavors! You’ll find everything here from Jewish recipes, Middle Eastern, Italian and more!

    More about me →

    Fall Recipes

    • Roasted butternut squash pasta topped with fried sage and pancetta.
      Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with Sage
    • The perfect fall apple cake, seasoned with floral and earthy cardamom, bright orange zest and loaded with chunks of sweet apples. And perfect to serve alongside your favorite warm drink.
      Cardamom Apple Cake
    • Spanish inspired chicken stew with olives and potatoes.
      Spanish Chicken Stew
    • Classic osso buco recipe served over creamy polenta and garnished with herb gremolata.
      Osso Buco with Gremolata
    • Julia Child's creamy potato leek soup with fresh thyme and olive oil on top.
      Julia Child's Creamy Potato Leek Soup
    • Fasulye is a hearty green bean and tomato stew with cubed meat and served with rice.
      Fasulye (Turkish Green Bean Stew with Meat)

    Order My Latest Cookbook!

    One Pot Mediterranean cookbook cover
    Buy This Book Online
    Buy from Amazon Kindle
    Buy from IndieBound
    Buy from Barnes and Noble
    Buy from Amazon
    One Pot Mediterranean
    Buy now!

    Trending Recipes

    • Julia Child's Salad Nicoise
    • Creamy and easy tomato mascarpone sauce with parmesan and fresh basil.
      Creamy Tomato Mascarpone Sauce with Pasta
    • Steamed clams in white wine with garlic.
      Steamed Clams with White Wine and Garlic
    • Pearled couscous with colorful roasted vegetables.
      Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
    • Turkish Sumac Onions
    • Easy French seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, clams and halibut.
      Simple Bouillabaisse Recipe (French Seafood Stew)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Featured In

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 · Samantha Ferraro · Little Ferraro Kitchen · All Rights Reserved