Delicious Stracciatella Soup Recipe

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Delicious Stracciatella Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 05, 2023

Try this simple and comforting Italian soup made with chicken broth, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and spinach. This warm and satisfying soup is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is quick to prepare and full of flavor. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Directions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Reduce the heat of the chicken broth to low. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the broth while stirring gently with a fork to create strands, or 'stracciatelle'.
  4. Add the chopped spinach to the pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Remove from heat and serve the soup hot.

Interesting Facts

  • Stracciatella means 'little shred' in Italian, referring to the egg strands in the soup.
  • This soup is a popular dish in Italian cuisine, especially in Rome.
  • Stracciatella soup is often served as a first course or appetizer.