Stracciatella Soup

Ingredients

• 2 quarts chicken stock or broth
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken stock or broth to a boil over medium heat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese.
3. Once the stock is boiling, slowly pour the egg mixture into the pot while stirring continuously. The egg mixture will cook instantly, forming thin noodles in the soup.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Stracciatella Soup is a classic Italian soup that is traditionally served during Easter.
• The name stracciatella comes from the Italian word for “shreds”, referring to the thin noodles that the egg and cheese mixture forms when added to the hot broth.
• Stracciatella soup can be served as a starter or a light meal.