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Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
Stracciatella (Italian Egg Drop Soup)
Created by Rori Trovato
A little cheese adds depth to this refreshing Italian classic.

Servings: Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons semolina flour
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Directions
In a large pot, heat 4 cups stock on high heat. In a bowl, combine remaining 2 cups stock, eggs, cheese, semolina, spinach, parsley and nutmeg; whisk until well blended.

When stock comes to a boil, whisk in spinach-egg mixture and reduce heat immediately to low. Continue whisking 4 to 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with additional grated cheese.
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