A hot plate of Stracciatella, an Italian Egg and Cheese soup.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 cups Brodo (made with chicken)

Directions

  1. Whisk together the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Be sure the eggs are evenly blended into the mixture.
  2. Bring the broth to a simmer in a pot over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture and whisk (straccia) well so that the eggs separate into small pieces and shreds, about 1 minute.
  3. Serve the soup immediately in heated soup plates or bowls.

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Stracciatella

A hot plate of Stracciatella, an Italian Egg and Cheese soup.
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 cups Brodo (made with chicken)

Directions

  1. Whisk together the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Be sure the eggs are evenly blended into the mixture.
  2. Bring the broth to a simmer in a pot over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture and whisk (straccia) well so that the eggs separate into small pieces and shreds, about 1 minute.
  3. Serve the soup immediately in heated soup plates or bowls.

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