Stracciatella

Ingredients

• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and Parmesan cheese together until blended.
4. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the simmering broth, stirring constantly.
5. Continue stirring the soup gently until the egg mixture is cooked and the soup is thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the freshly cracked black pepper and chopped parsley.
7. Serve the Stracciatella soup hot.

Interesting Facts

• Stracciatella is also known as the Italian egg drop soup.
• It is believed that the recipe originated in the 16th century.
• The soup is traditionally served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.