Description
Light, comforting, and so easy to make, this Stracciatella Soup recipe is an Italian classic! Made with a simple egg mixture and flavorful broth, it’s perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the broth: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg.
- Whisk the eggs: In a bowl, whisk the eggs with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon zest (if using).
- Add the eggs: Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering broth while whisking gently to form egg ribbons.
- Serve: Taste for seasoning, adjust as needed, and serve immediately with extra Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Add cooked pasta or tortellini for a heartier meal.
If you don’t have fresh nutmeg, you can omit it, but it adds a warm flavor that complements the eggs and cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg