STRACCIATELLA

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This soup is definitely not boring! You can substitute your favorite small pasta shape in place of the ditalini, if you prefer.

Provided by Jo Johnson

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
¼ cup ditalini pasta
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan. Add onion and garlic; cook till onion is soft. Add chicken strips and cook 2-3 minutes or till no longer pink. Add broth, water, spinach, and pasta. Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered 5-7 minutes till chicken and pasta are cooked.
Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and both peppers.
Bring soup back to a boil, and add egg mixture in a slow steady stream, using a back and forth motion. Remove from heat as soon as egg has set. Pour into 4 bowls, sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 200.9 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 926.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g