Roman egg-drop soup. A rich homemade chicken broth with eggs beaten with parmesan and nutmeg drizzled in while stirring to create silky egg strands. Done in minutes. Deeply nourishing and elegant.

Italian Stracciatella Soup

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

5 months ago

Roman egg-drop soup. A rich homemade chicken broth with eggs beaten with parmesan and nutmeg drizzled in while stirring to create silky egg strands. Done in minutes. Deeply nourishing and elegant.

#italian#soup#brothy#comfort-food

Recipe

Ingredients

·6 cups rich chicken broth homemade preferred

·4 large eggs

·1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano finely grated

·1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated

·Salt and white pepper

·Fresh parsley or spinach optional

·Extra parmesan to finish

Instructions

1.Bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Season well.

2.Beat eggs with parmesan and nutmeg until combined.

3.Stir the broth in a circular motion to create a gentle whirlpool.

4.Slowly drizzle egg mixture into the moving broth.

5.The egg will cook into silky strands — stir gently.

6.Add spinach if using and wilt 30 seconds.

7.Serve immediately with extra parmesan.

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