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Stracciatella Soup

Comforting Stracciatella Soup: Quick and Cozy Italian Delight

This Stracciatella Soup is a quick and cozy Italian delight that warms your heart and nourishes your soul.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups chicken stock or bone broth
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for drizzling on top
For the Soup
  • 4 large eggs whisked until smooth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano always use freshly grated cheese
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, pour in your chicken stock and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them until smooth and frothy, then stir in the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a pinch of nutmeg.
  3. Once your broth is simmering, reduce the heat to low and slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the pot while constantly stirring.
  4. Continue to stir gently for about 1-2 minutes until the eggs form soft curds.
  5. Remove the pot from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzled with olive oil, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use homemade or high-quality chicken stock for richer flavor. Monitor heat carefully to prevent rubbery eggs.

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