Stracciatella Soup

Stracciatella soup is a beloved Italian dish that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. With its tender egg ribbons, savory chicken broth, and the added touch of Parmesan cheese, this soup is both comforting and satisfying. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to create a bowl of homemade stracciatella soup using a handful of ingredients. Get ready to indulge in the warm embrace of this classic Italian soup.

For the soup, you need:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 500 mL chicken broth/stock
• Handful of parsley, chopped
• Cracked black pepper to taste
• Sea salt to taste

Crouton:

• 1 slice of pane di casa bread
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Step 1: Prepare the Crouton

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Place a slice of pane di casa bread on a baking tray and drizzle it with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
3. Bake the bread in the preheated oven until golden and crispy. This will be the delicious accompaniment to your stracciatella soup.

Step 2: Whisk the Eggs, Parmesan, and Pepper

1. In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and cracked black pepper to taste. Ensure the ingredients are well combined, creating a smooth mixture.

Step 3: Simmer the Chicken Broth

1. Pour 500mL of chicken broth into a small saucepan and heat it over medium heat.
2. Once the broth is heated, slowly pour about half a cup of the broth into the egg mixture while stirring continuously. This process helps to temper the eggs, preventing them from curdling.
3. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chicken broth and stir to combine.

Step 4: Add Parsley and Seasoning

1. Add a handful of chopped parsley to the soup and stir gently. The parsley adds a fresh and vibrant element to the soup.
2. Taste the soup and season with sea salt if needed. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

1. Place the crispy crouton into a serving bowl.
2. Ladle the hot stracciatella soup over the crouton, allowing the flavors to meld together.
3. Serve the soup warm, savoring each spoonful of the delicate egg ribbons, the savory chicken broth, and the richness of the Parmesan cheese.

Stracciatella soup is a simple yet satisfying dish that brings the taste of Italy to your table. With its combination of eggs, Parmesan cheese, and chicken broth, this soup is both comforting and flavorful. By following this easy recipe, you can create a bowl of homemade stracciatella soup that will warm your soul. Enjoy the delicate textures, the savory notes, and the crispy crouton that adds a delightful crunch. Treat yourself to a taste of Italian comfort with a steaming bowl of stracciatella soup.

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Stracciatella Soup

A classic Italian soup where egg and parmesan are whisked through hot chicken broth.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: egg, soup, stracciatella

Servings: 1

Equipment

• Small bowl
• Fork
• Grater
• Medium saucepan
• Sharp Knife
• Chopping Board
• Soup bowl
• Baking tray

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup parmesan grated
• 500 mL chicken brodo (stock)
• handful parsley chopped
• cracked black pepper to taste
• sea salt to taste

Crouton

• 1 slice pane di casa bread
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• Prepare the crouton by placing the slice of pane de casa onto a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and place into the oven to bake until golden.
  1 slice pane di casa bread, 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Add eggs, parmesan and cracked black pepper to a bowl and whisk to combine.
  2 eggs, ½ cup parmesan, cracked black pepper
• Pour chicken stock into a small saucepan and bring to a medium heat. Once heated, temper the eggs by slowly pouring about half a cup of stock into the eggs, while stirring. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir to combine.
  500 mL chicken brodo
• Add the parsley to the soup and stir. Season with salt if needed.
  handful parsley, sea salt
• Serve by placing the crouton into a serving bowl. Top with the soup and serve warm.

All images created by Sarah Bell from Our Nourishing Table.