Cozy Jewish Dishes to Warm Up With

7 Jewish Foods To Keep You Warm This Winter

Get cozy with these delicious Jewish soups, carbs and sweets.

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Yeah, yeah we know that hot chocolate is like the coziest thing to drink when it’s dreary and cold outside. And while hot chocolate has a surprising Jewish history, we also love to snuggle up with babka, chicken soup and a whole bunch of other cozy Jewish dishes. Here are a few of our favorites to make your winter a little warmer:

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  1. Chicken Soup with Matzah Balls
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Photo credit Kris Osborne

2. Foolproof Sourdough Challah

3. Sweet and Sour Meatballs

4. Yemenite Vegetarian Soup

5. Rye and Creme Fraiche Strata with Smoked Salmon from Food and Wine

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Photo credit Doug Schneider

6. Sweet Noodle Kugel

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Photo credit Sheri Silver

7. Caramelized Banana Bread Babka

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