STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA (ROMAN EGG DROP SOUP)

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Stracciatella means little rag, which is exactly what the beaten eggs look like once they're cooked in the broth. Simple, delicious, and elegant.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Stocks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups chicken stock (either fresh or canned, but if canned use the best quality that you can find)
4 eggs
4 tablespoons freshly-grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon flour
1 lemon, zest of
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, and add the Parmigiano, bread crumbs, flour, and lemon zest.
  • Add the egg mixture, a little at a time, to the boiling stock, whisking constantly. After all the egg mixture is added, lower the heat and cook 1 minute.
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish each with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 149.4, Sodium 426.8, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.4

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